Whether you're mid-way through a multi-day trek along the road less travelled, steeling yourself the night before an early start on a long mountain rock route, or hunkered down against the midgies in the long hours until dawn, bivying in the UK is in equal parts a rewarding and a committing experience.
This stripped back approach to sleeping out brings you closer to the mountain environment around you; bivying is about seeking out wild places, and leaving them just as wild and untouched as you found them.
To help you make your next bivy a comfortable and considered one, we've pulled together tips and advice from our team on everything from essential kit, to the pros and cons of leaving the tent at home, and how to choose the right sleeping bag for the job.