zenbivy or argali 20 bag

[Nine Banger]

Anyone tried the new synthetic zen bivy? I have a down allergy so need to go synthetic (looking for a new system for an Alaskan dall sheep hunt this August), and this new zen synthetic seems like a great option.

I have one on the way.

It's hot as hell here. I usually use a 40 degree rectangle LL Bean sleeping bag in cool weather and on warm nights just sleep on top of it with a sheet.

Hoping it works out.

 

[Newbie Sheep Hunter]

I have one on the way.

It's hot as hell here. I usually use a 40 degree rectangle LL Bean sleeping bag in cool weather and on warm nights just sleep on top of it with a sheet.

Hoping it works out.

Would love to hear your thoughts on it after you use it. Thx.

 

[Nine Banger]

Would love to hear your thoughts on it after you use it. Thx.

First impressions.

No lofting when it's unstuffed, it's just in there as thick as it's gonna get.

Sheet lid is 150% thicker than the quilt.

Whoever signed off on the colors has balls of steel or none at all.

I might be able to sleep in it here before it gets too hot. We've already had a few days in the 80s.

 

[Formidilosus]

Anyone tried the new synthetic zen bivy? I have a down allergy so need to go synthetic (looking for a new system for an Alaskan dall sheep hunt this August), and this new zen synthetic seems like a great option.

Can you do duck down?

 

[philcox]

Whoever signed off on the colors has balls of steel or none at all.

You bought it

 

[Newbie Sheep Hunter]

First impressions.

No lofting when it's unstuffed, it's just in there as thick as it's gonna get.

Sheet lid is 150% thicker than the quilt.

Whoever signed off on the colors has balls of steel or none at all.

I might be able to sleep in it here before it gets too hot. We've already had a few days in the 80s.

haha!

Thanks for the info!

 

[Newbie Sheep Hunter]

Can you do duck down?

Good question. Honestly not sure. Haven't ever distinguished between duck and goose down. I'll have to look into that.

 

[Pilsner]

I've got the light sheet and clips assembly thingies in my cart right now. I use a 12* down quilt down to 0* with just base layers and am very comfortable. I tend to not get cold - usually I overheat and over sweat at night.
My question for the brain trust:
Is the 10* sheet worth the extra $25 or so? I, however, sleep like what my wife refers to as "a rotisserie chicken on a spit" at night flopping from bad shoulder to other bad shoulder every few minutes. I'm thinking that the sheet keeping my pillow in place, and my pad under me is going to a worthwhile investment as that is what wakes me up the most often when sleeping outdoors. Just can't decide on the insulation value of the sheet as it pertains to sleep quality since I rarely wake up because my shoulder/neck/head is cold, but I nearly always wake up a half dozen times a night because either my pillow or pad has left the cot from me rolling around.
I have been too heavily invested in my existing collection of sleeping pads and quilts/bags to jump into the full priced Zen system but with the use-your-own-quilt-and-pad-setup I am interested.

@nine_banger - their color selection leaves a lot to be desired. I have taken to buying all of my gear in either earth tones or blaze orange. My quilt, for instance, is reversible with blaze on one side to act as the world's largest VS-17 panel if I ever need it but OD green on the other side for "normal" usage and as a glassing blanket. Plus earth tones don't show dirt nearly as badly as stuff like baby blue lol.