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Backpacking
From trip inspiration to technical talk, media reviews and more, discover it all on the Zenbivy Blog
The Ins & Outs of the Fast Sheet
Traditional quilts typically have a strap system to keep the quilt on the mattress. These straps are not only constricting but also drafty, letting cold air in at the gaps between the attachment points when the straps inevitably twist and spin. The Fast Sheet easily solves these problems!
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The Perfect Backpacking Mug
Brewing up a hot drink is a core part of the bivouac experience. Hot drinks restore and hydrate you at the end of a day, preparing you for a night of rest. In the morning, they warm you, caffeinate you, and help prepare you for the day. But, if you want to add the zen to your bivy hot-drink experience, you gotta have the right mug...
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Backpacking 101 - The Zenbivy Way
Temperatures are warming and summer is just around the corner. If you've always wanted to try backpacking now's the time to get ready for a summer outdoors. Backpacking is a lot of fun, especially with a few friends, and doesn't have to come with all the struggle and discomfort associated with it.
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Backpacking 101 - Food for the Backcountry
Deciding what to eat in the outdoors stumps even seasoned backpackers, but having a delicious meal when you get to camp can take your trip to the next level. There are many good options for calorie-dense freeze-dried meals, just head to your local outdoor store and pick your menu.
Backpacking 101 - Gear to Get Out
Backpacking evokes images of overstuffed packs with gear strapped all over the outside - an uncomfortable monstrosity you're supposed to strap to your back and carry for miles. It doesn't have to be that way - even as a beginner backpacker, you can carry a sleek, lightweight pack by focusing on the essentials and leaving the rest.
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Hiking & Camping With Your Dog
Is there anything better than the peppy prance of a dog happy to be out in the woods with their human? If it's your first time bringing your pup along, here are some things to consider before hitting the trail.
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6 Things I Wish I Knew About Backpacking When I Started
#5 — Enjoy the hike. While getting where you're going is rewarding, try to enjoy the journey. Leave on your hike a little earlier so you can hike slower and enjoy the trip. Stop and smell the flowers. Take a long lunch by a creek. You won't regret it.
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