Best Sleep System for active sleeper - Zenbivy?

[BurlyNerdGetsTheWorm]

Speaking as a rotisserie sleeper, quilts are 100% the way to go. I made the switch a few years ago, starting with just Rumpl blankets for summer, but finally made the investment in a Thermarest down Vela 20 degree double-wide (for me and the dog when backpacking) and it's a game changer. Paired with a high R-value sleeping pad, it's more comfortable and dozy than my bed at home. On warmer nights, too, having the ability to stick your feet out is absolutely amazing.

Zenbivvy is a great option, but I don't think you need to go with that brand necessarily. Any quilt with a footbox should do you well to slip over the sleeping pad and stay in place.

 

[fatlander]

Superior gear hammock system is the winner by a mile if you’ve got timber to put it in. Camp anywhere, comfortably, sewn in under quilt, top notch top quilt, top notch tarp. Temp ratings are very conservative, on par with WM. I’ve had my 30 degree set up down to single digits with driving snow and was comfy in baselayer, hiking pants, and puffy. My hunting partners and I all run them. We’ve spent many a night in places you’d be hard pressed to even get a bivy in a deer bed you kicked out.


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[atmat]

Superior gear hammock system is the winner by a mile if you’ve got timber to put it in. Camp anywhere, comfortably, sewn in under quilt, top notch top quilt, top notch tarp. Temp ratings are very conservative, on par with WM. I’ve had my 30 degree set up down to single digits with driving snow and was comfy in baselayer, hiking pants, and puffy. My hunting partners and I all run them. We’ve spent many a night in places you’d be hard pressed to even get a bivy in a deer bed you kicked out.

I’m all for hammocks. But they have a different use case than a dedicated shelter + sleep system.

 

[BurlyNerdGetsTheWorm]

I’m all for hammocks. But they have a different use case than a dedicated shelter + sleep system.

Agreed. I have buddies that heavily evangelize hammocks and they're great for comfy sleep in adverse weather, but if you want someplace to wait out a storm or have a tent companion (significant other or dog, in my case) it just doesn't do as well.

Moving quick and fast over long distances, it's hard to beat. But if you're setting up a base camp, I'd definitely rather have a spacious shelter.

 

[fatlander]

I’m all for hammocks. But they have a different use case than a dedicated shelter + sleep system.

Agreed. I have buddies that heavily evangelize hammocks and they're great for comfy sleep in adverse weather, but if you want someplace to wait out a storm or have a tent companion (significant other or dog, in my case) it just doesn't do as well.

Moving quick and fast over long distances, it's hard to beat. But if you're setting up a base camp, I'd definitely rather have a spacious shelter.

I definitely agree that for a base camp, they’re not ideal. For spiking out with camp on your back, there’s nothing better. Looking for a spot to camp is a non issue when chasing elk in timber. You just go to sleep, pack up in a couple minutes in the morning, and you’re right back to it. They’re extremely comfortable too. The only thing better is a huge cot in a base camp.


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