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Gear List || Backpacking Tarp & Bivy: Ultralight minimalism by Andrew Skurka (andrewskurka.com)
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[–] miles 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I like a tarp and bivy setup for the american west and have used a similar setup for thousands of miles. It can be a little nerve-wracking to start with though, as thoughts of worst case scenarios go through your mind in the days before a trip.