The difference i believe is that your sandwiched between the pad and your quilt and the quilt is connected to the sheet which is strapped to the pad. You can roll around or switch positions without rolling off the pad. Even though the zen bivy set up i am looking at is a few ounces heavier then the argali bag, it is atleast a pound lighter then my current 20 degree sythetic bag.
No. It’s more like crawling under the blanket in a bed.
I’ve been watching the videos. I’m just not understanding on how you stay warmer than rated. From all the reading I’ve done you don’t want too much extra room/air in a sleeping bag for air gaps because you lose heat. Wouldn’t you have way more heat loss if you’re using it like a blanket vs a good bag?
You can use it like a blanket, or you can clip it in. When you clip it in, there’s some overlap with the sheet so there’s no drafts. That’s the “system” helping stay warm. Then there’s the fact that the quilt itself is just good and warm.
Think of it as a sleeping bag without a bottom rather than a blanket. Except in warmer weather, then you can use it like a blanket.
They referred to sleep system or components of. Either way looks unique no less.
I’m not formilidious, but I did make my custom zenbivy with the zpacks stick on loops. Works very well. Not sure if it’s as nice as the authentic one but I felt like I get a better quilt for less money.
All the time. I put a pad on the cot and sleep like a baby. Why?
It’s not different except I happen to sleep better on the cot.
Maybe “better” wasn’t the right word. I used the Katabatic flex quilt with mine. It was a little lighter and the sizing that I wanted. I probably should have used the term “better for me”.
