Bivouac

The Basic Theory of Bivouac for Boy Scout

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Bivouac is very important for a supervivor or an adventurous scout. Bivouac or shelter (shelter) should be able to protect from wind and weather, at least reduce the impact of weather that can drastically reduce the physical condition of a supervivor. Should not establish bivouac at the following places:

The peak of the open ridge.
The base of the valley or the overdraft area as it will become very cold at night.
The hill side because the soil contains moisture.
Access point to the spring because it may be the path of the animal to the water source
the.
Too close to the water, because it is likely to be flooded when it rains, near the spring
usually a lot of insects. dry river areas are also dangerous.
Under a tree because of possible lightning strikes.
Close to bee hives, wasps and ants.
Near the dead tree that still stands up because of the possibility of falling if there is wind
fast.

In addition, the establishment of bivouac should also pay attention to the protection of the cold wind in the night. Viewed from the bivou-making materials there are two kinds of bivouac that can be used by supervivor, namely:

Bivouac from non-natural materials
This type of bivouac is usually made from ponchos, plastic sheets or flysheets that are usually carried
by Mountain climber. It's easy to make this non-natural bivouac material.
Making bivouac with non-natural material can we improvisasikan by adding materials-
natural ingredients as a complement and with the aim that the bivouac could be a little more
comfortable.

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Bivouac from natural materials
Apart from natural ingredients, there are many natural formations that can be used as bivouac or shelter, such as fallen big trees, caves, rock gaps. Check the conditions of these places before the bivouac is built. Be careful with venomous animals that may dwell there.