Bivouacs

1. How long does it take to set this up ? Approximately 5 minutes.
2. What does the word bivouac mean? Temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.
3. What direction should the bivouac be facing ? The covered side faces into the wind.
4. what is the best fire to make next to a bivouac? A reflector fire is good because it directs the heat into the bivouac if setup properly.
5. when is it best to make bivouac? Maybe when you are on tramp in the forest or a small mountaineering trip.
6. How is the bivouac useful? It keeps you out of the wind and rain if set up properly.