Zenbivy

[b2one]

how does the 25 hold up in the 30s?

Very well with a Nemo tensor alpine pad (R value 4.8) I was in it 1 night that was cold enough for rain to turn to sleet, and a thin layer of ice in the morning, so low 30's at least. That was with the light sheet with no insulation in the hood.

 

[b2one]

Did you end up with the Nemo pad after trying other options?

I have used 2-3 Big agnes pads, a couple of Thermarest, a Klymit, a couple of Expeds, and several others. There were several years I spent 40-50 nights a year sleeping on the ground (no longer) . I bought the Nemo alpine a few years ago based on its specs, and have been very happy with it. When Nemo came out with the Extreme, I also picked that up based on my experience with the Alpine. Both are still in use and going strong.

 

[JNDEER]

how does the 25 hold up in the 30s?

Paired with a proper R value pad and ability to wear your clothing layers as needed - it will be fine.

 

[Speaks]

are you connecting the Flickr to the zenbivy sheet ? how?

No just use the sheet on the pad and the flicker as a quilt

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

FYI Zenbivy is having the Memorial Day sale now, just bought a complete bivy bundle that I’ve been eyeing

 

[LightWeightN8]

FYI Zenbivy is having the Memorial Day sale now, just bought a complete bivy bundle that I’ve been eyeing

Yea I just saw that thank you. Think I'm going 25 Light Quilt Convertible with the half light sheet

 

[desertdwellerdyl]

I may get the UL Sleeping Pad, good deal and want another optioin to try with the Exped Ultra 5R.

 

[Canowormz]

I have the 40deg synthetic and 25deg light quilts. I use the 40 for summer and stack that over the 25 if I expect to go below 25degrees ambient and works pretty well. My kid has the 10 and it's damn warm above 40degrees ambient.

 

[ganngus]

I’ve been on fence about getting one for an August hunt in Alaska . I have a 20 degree slick bag but not the most comfortable being cocooned in it. However, it has gotten me through some sketch situations.

 

[Flea]

Does anyone have any experience with the Muscovy duck down they offer? Pretty decent cost savings when looking at the 10 degree UL quilt vs the same loft goose down. I’m a bit concerned about smell and longevity.

Edit: Pulled the trigger on their 10 degree Muscovy down UL bed and sheet. Did some research, ZenBivy says no smell. Katabatic is using duck and says no longevity, quality or performance differences. It also looks like zpacks has switched to duck for most of their gear.

 

[nnmarcher]

are you connecting the Flickr to the zenbivy sheet ? how?

There is good information on here to do this here: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/zen-bivy-sheet-enlightened-equipment-quilt.309928/

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[Ganderzone]

Anyone on the fence with the ZenBivy system take advantage of this sale, literally the most comfortable bag I've used. I spent 30 nights last year in a sleeping bag and without a doubt my zen bivy is my favorite by a long shot. Only complaint for me was it did have a slight smell at first but got better over time. Don't skimp on a nice R value pad. I run the light XL bag, 10 degree, full 20 degree light sheet with a thermarest xtherm rectangle wide. If I could do it again I'd probably go with a large over the XL.

 

[TSAMP]

Question for Zenbivy users. Is their mattress worth it? I use a memory foam 3" x60" bed now. This is for truck camping only. Not sure if the short length will make the sheet fit weird.

Should I just get the mattress as well?

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Question for Zenbivy users. Is their mattress worth it? I use a memory foam 3" x60" bed now. This is for truck camping only. Not sure if the short length will make the sheet fit weird.

Should I just get the mattress as well?

Just grab a convertible quilt in LG or XL and use it over your regular foam mattress. No sense in spending more $ to put a pad on a pad.

I would not recommend the synthetic. Froze my ass off at 55* with it on my XTherm. But it should be fine for warmer temperatures (actual intended use) as well as bring along in the truck for emergency yse.

 

[TSAMP]

Just grab a convertible quilt in LG or XL and use it over your regular foam mattress. No sense in spending more $ to put a pad on a pad.

I would not recommend the synthetic. Froze my ass off at 55* with it on my XTherm. But it should be fine for warmer temperatures (actual intended use) as well as bring along in the truck for emergency yse.

Pad on a pad? I wouldn't do both, I'd it was a improvement due to fit or function I'd just use their pad. Im thinking the overland bed

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Pad on a pad? I wouldn't do both, I'd it was a improvement due to fit or function I'd just use their pad. Im thinking the overland bed

Unsure on the Zenbivy pads as far as their comfort compared to an outfitter pad (see image). I know that my XTherm (while warm) is not nearly as comfortable as my outfitter pad which I've never been cold on (with appropriate bag).

My synthetic Zenbivy Light Quilt Convertible Synthetic 40* works well enough on my outfitter pad (tested at the house but I am also not built like a tank). Initially I only considered to use it for a hammock as well as on my Helinox cot during the summer or early fall. No issues on that front from a size perspective. However, if I were doing it now I'd do the Extra Large since I'd have more coverage on my outfitter pad which I use both on a full size cot as well as the back of my truck.

With truck camping I normally don't have a space issue so it is a no brainer for me (so far) to just take my outfitter pad and leave an inflatable pad at home (no matter who makes it).

Hope that doesn't muddy the waters too much.

 

[diverc18]

Is anyone running just the quilt and a pad? Or is the full bundle a necessity?

 

[Greenstig]

Question for Zenbivy users. Is their mattress worth it? I use a memory foam 3" x60" bed now. This is for truck camping only. Not sure if the short length will make the sheet fit weird.

Should I just get the mattress as well?

If you’re looking at the Flex 3D mattress for car camping, it is very similar both in comfort and construction to the Exped MegaMat. It’s slightly thinner (3” vs 4”), packs shorter, and has a different valve design. The inflation sack that comes with it does suck though.

Is anyone running just the quilt and a pad? Or is the full bundle a necessity?

The sheet is critical. It’s what brings everything together as a system, as it is intended to be.

If you are looking to run a quilt & pad only, there are better options than Zenbivy.