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Primus Express Ti stove: perfect for vol-bivouac

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
The superlight ExpressStove from Primus

Primus’ Express Ti titanium stove is superlightweight but powerful, ideal for vol-bivouac adventures.

Primus EtaSolo lightweight camping stove

Monday, August 16th, 2010
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For those fans of multi-day adventures and vol-bivouac flying, Primus’ new lightweight and wind-resistant stove, the EtaSolo, may be of interest.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Himalayan Odyssey paraglide across Himalaya

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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The Himalayan Odyssey paragliding expedition has ended with members of the team having flown 1,100 km of the Indian and Nepalese Himalaya in 48 days.

UP Himalayan Odyssey paragliding expedition 2010

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Three paraglider pilots are planning a Himalayan Odyssey, a vol-bivouac adventure, travelling the length of the Himalaya and exploring the legends, myths and life of these remote mountain regions and their inhabitants.

Handpresso portable espresso coffee maker: a vol-bivouac essential?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Hang glider and paraglider pilots who enjoy vol-bivouac and are addicted to good coffee, may consider Handpresso’s hand-held espresso coffee maker an essential piece of vol-bivouac kit.

Alpha 4 Hike in production

Friday, May 16th, 2008
Fancy a walk? The Alpha 4 Hike is aimed at paraglider pilots who like to take a hike

Advance’s first walkers’ paraglider, the Alpha 4 Hike, is now in production. The first gliders will be available next month.

Pilot Profile: Pierre Bouilloux, designer and vol-bivouac pilot

Monday, March 1st, 2004
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French paraglider pilot Pierre Bouilloux speaks about his love of vol-bivouac flying to Carla Beekman