The insulated barrier below you (your mattress) needs to be thermally matched to the insulated layer around you (your sleeping bag). One cannot work if the other is failing. There is a mattress used to get the EN/ISO rating...
Despite what you may think, down filling is not made from feathers. It’s made from goose or duck plumage, the fluffy insulation directly beneath the feathers. This is nature’s mid-layer,...
Good gear is versatile. Once you have a quilt, you're set for any trip. Since all Zenbivy clip quilts are compatible with all clip sheets, you can mix and match your quilt...
Fixed footbox quilts are great because they’re super simple to use, but they can be constricting and they lack versatility and room to move around. Our patented, semi-fixed Fast Footbox™ design...
There have been some changes here at Zenbivy recently! Here’s everything you need to know about the Fast Footbox™ vs. the Convertible Footbox, which one is right for you, and why...
Deep cleaning your quilt can be a time-consuming hassle. In most cases, a light surface cleaning and refreshening of the down is all your quilt needs. Skip the deep cleans and simply “freshen” your quilt in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I have been using my Zenbivy for years and I've spent well over 800 nights in it. I'll trekking poles for ice axes, tents for nights cowboy camping under the stars,...
Stargazing is an amazing experience, and it will give you a little break from your home life and allow you to reconnect with nature for a night. Grab your Zenbivy...
You know you’ve been putting off cracking into a book for a while, but with lockdown you have all the extra time you need now. Grab your Zenbivy Quilt and dig into...
With social distancing in play, it's often a question on how we can still get outside and recreate while doing it responsibly. We have a few quick tips for keeping...
When you're out hiking every day for several months straight you're bound to get rained on. We asked Snackbar and Scribe how they deal with the inevitable rain—What rain gear do they wear?...
Sleep, oh glorious sleep. It is not always easy to achieve on trail, though! When I get into camp, all I want to do is just throw down my pack...
From food wrappers to water bottles, take-out containers and utensils, single-use plastics are everywhere in our day to day lives.... Turns out: you can't even escape them out in the wilderness. While...
We asked our thru-hiker ambassadors to share what gear they love... and what they don't! From luxury items, to the strangest thing they're carrying on their 2023 thru-hikes.
Ever wondered how a thru-hiker packs their pack? We asked our ambassadors to show us how they do it! Journey Man (PCT) "When packing my bag I usually just...
