So I I know your video is a year old but I heard your comment about zippered sides bag vs toggles. Turns out they sell both. The zippers on the original zen bivy, which looks what you have/had, and their zen bivy lite. I know because I wanted the lite but order the original bed because I thought it was a bundled version of the lite. Turns out the lite, with the toggles, is sold only as separates (sheet and quilt separately) and the original bed only comes together which makes since with the zippers. Their web site confused me but they were nice about fixing my order. Hope you’ve enjoyed it.
Looks good - I’m a restless tent sleeper too- this looks like it will work well! I have a sleeping bag with a sleeve on the bottom that the pad goes in, a similar idea. I’m going to check the Zenbivy - thanks!
@@lindahikes2760 Thank you 😊 How are things in Wisconsin? Are your trails opening up? Our State Parks are open for day use, and the National Parks are still closed...
I guess you could..but then you have to flip it over to attach it to the back. Not a big deal as long as the tent floor is clean. :) I think it may pack up smaller if it's not attached.
What's the coldest night temp been using the Zenbivy? If it truly comfy at 20° without sleeping in ur merino base layers & mid layers/ down jacket? One of the selling points is the feeling of the material. I hate the feel of my light weight down bags always missing the comfort of my childhood flannel bags. Does it compare to flannel, cotton, silk,...?
You should take a look at "EN 13537" that is the standard by which temperature ratings on sleeping bags are rated. When you are searching for a bag, make sure they use this European vs a US rating. A US rating has no criteria. That being said the ER is based upon a certain pad rating, and yes using wool base layers. It is a survival rating vs a comfort rating. As far as the Zenbivy, I have used it to about 30 deg with a base layer and pad. I was comfortable. The fabric is more like a silk vs flannel. It is lightweight so you won't get the "heavy" feeling you get with heavier weight fabrics.
@@lindahikes2760 Thank u. I am aware of the EN ratings. Rule of thumb i was taught was to add/ subtract 20° specially if u r a cold sleeper, woman, cowboy camping or if u prefer sleeping w minimal clothes. If EN comfort is 20° then more likely 40°. Zenbivy is on the heavy side for light weight camping & cost is premium. Seems that u need a solid R5 pad in order to get close to the EN rating
What length/width was your pad? I bought the Zenbivy regular sheet, but I’m trying to lighten up on my pad. I’ve found some used pads but they’re not 20” wide and 72” long.
This is for regular camping, not quick set up and tear down. Thermarest mat, bag, USGI bivy, Sea to Summit dry bag compression sack....real quick set up and take down
So I I know your video is a year old but I heard your comment about zippered sides bag vs toggles. Turns out they sell both. The zippers on the original zen bivy, which looks what you have/had, and their zen bivy lite. I know because I wanted the lite but order the original bed because I thought it was a bundled version of the lite. Turns out the lite, with the toggles, is sold only as separates (sheet and quilt separately) and the original bed only comes together which makes since with the zippers. Their web site confused me but they were nice about fixing my order. Hope you’ve enjoyed it.
Which one do you prefer - the original or light bed?
Light bed due to weight and 800 down fill.
Looks good - I’m a restless tent sleeper too- this looks like it will work well! I have a sleeping bag with a sleeve on the bottom that the pad goes in, a similar idea. I’m going to check the Zenbivy - thanks!
Sleep well Jennifer! :)
@@lindahikes2760 Thank you 😊 How are things in Wisconsin? Are your trails opening up? Our State Parks are open for day use, and the National Parks are still closed...
That's a very interesting system. Can you just leave the quilt and bottom sheet attached for quicker setup at camp?
I guess you could..but then you have to flip it over to attach it to the back. Not a big deal as long as the tent floor is clean. :) I think it may pack up smaller if it's not attached.
What's the coldest night temp been using the Zenbivy? If it truly comfy at 20° without sleeping in ur merino base layers & mid layers/ down jacket?
One of the selling points is the feeling of the material. I hate the feel of my light weight down bags always missing the comfort of my childhood flannel bags. Does it compare to flannel, cotton, silk,...?
You should take a look at "EN 13537" that is the standard by which temperature ratings on sleeping bags are rated. When you are searching for a bag, make sure they use this European vs a US rating. A US rating has no criteria. That being said the ER is based upon a certain pad rating, and yes using wool base layers. It is a survival rating vs a comfort rating. As far as the Zenbivy, I have used it to about 30 deg with a base layer and pad. I was comfortable. The fabric is more like a silk vs flannel. It is lightweight so you won't get the "heavy" feeling you get with heavier weight fabrics.
@@lindahikes2760 Thank u. I am aware of the EN ratings. Rule of thumb i was taught was to add/ subtract 20° specially if u r a cold sleeper, woman, cowboy camping or if u prefer sleeping w minimal clothes. If EN comfort is 20° then more likely 40°.
Zenbivy is on the heavy side for light weight camping & cost is premium. Seems that u need a solid R5 pad in order to get close to the EN rating
What length/width was your pad? I bought the Zenbivy regular sheet, but I’m trying to lighten up on my pad. I’ve found some used pads but they’re not 20” wide and 72” long.
The size I have is: 72 x 23 x 2.5 Inches inflated. It is Klymit Insulated Static V
This is for regular camping, not quick set up and tear down. Thermarest mat, bag, USGI bivy, Sea to Summit dry bag compression sack....real quick set up and take down
why the rush?