Usages of не будь ...
Не будь трека, мы бы сбились с пути.
Were it not for the GPS track, we would have lost our way.
Не будь снегоступов, мы бы поскользнулись на насте.
Were it not for the snowshoes, we would have lost our footing on the crusted snow.
Не будь налобного фонаря, она бы не увидела развилку.
Were it not for the headlamp, she would not have seen the fork in the trail.
Не будь укрытия, мы бы не переждали ветер.
Were it not for the protective shelter, we would not have waited out the wind.
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