bivybag
nounUK /ˈbɪvi bæɡ/
US /ˈbɪvi bæɡ/
A small tent that covers just one person like a sleeping bag.
He packed his bivybag for the overnight hike.
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2. A lightweight waterproof cover used by climbers for emergency shelter.
The climber crawled into his bivybag when the storm hit.
3. A one-person sleeping system that combines a bag and a shelter.
Her bivybag kept her warm and dry all night.
4. A minimal camping shelter for soldiers in the field.
The soldier unrolled his bivybag beside the trench.