Zenbivy Blog

The Zenbivy Quilt is the most advanced backpacking quilt on the market. It's the central part of our sleep system and we've spent years developing and perfecting technology to solve the most common problems faced with quilts.

We've made the hood wider to accommodate more sleep styles, re-engineered the baffles to maximize thermal efficiency, made the quilts purely semi-rectangular to provide full coverage, and added a patent-pending drawstring along the top edge to seal in warmth.

It’s probably fair to say that most outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the traditional mummy bag, but have you heard of or ever tried a backpacking quilt? We wanted to tell you why we think quilts are the superior way to camp comfortably...

Let's face it, the versatility of a backpacking quilt is hard to beat! From hammocks to hostels, campfires to sunset spots, quilts provide easy, portable, lightweight warmth. Here are 4 ways to use your Zenbivy Quilt this fall... outside the tent! 

If you've ever experienced a cold sleepless night camping, you know how quickly it can turn a good trip very bad. It's common for most people to immediately blame the sleeping bag itself, but did you know that the most common culprit of a cold night’s sleep is your mattress?

When you’re shopping for a sleeping bag you may find yourself at a crossroads, right on the corner of Synthetic Street and Down Drive. Is down warmer? Is synthetic more water-resistant? Which is cheaper, more compressible? We'll compare the two to help guide you in the right direction towards your perfect sleep system. 

This trip started off as a lot of Alaskan trips do - with bags packed, loading up into a float plane. Alaska is incredibly inaccessible - it only has a handful of main highways and even those are limited with just small two-lane highways. Most of the state is accessible only by boat or plane. 

Whether you're looking to buy a Light Bed or you already own one, here are a few hidden features you may or may not have known about our most versatile, best-selling, award-winning Bed. 

With a variety of ratings to choose from, selecting the temperature rating that's right for you can feel like a huge decision, but it's simpler than it seems. "What if I'm a cold sleeper?" "Will I get too hot in the summer?" We're here to help guide you through choosing the rating that's right for you.