The Case for Layering Quilts: How to Adapt Your Sleep System Year-Round
As the seasons change, our gear has to adapt. One of the most crucial pieces of gear to match to the environment is a backpacking quilt. If your quilt does...
Gear & Tech Talk
The Case for Layering Quilts: How to Adapt Your Sleep System Year-Round
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Materials Matter: Zenbivy Beds From the Inside Out
Do you geek out over gear as much as we do? Quality materials make all the difference. We use the best so that you're able to get maximum performance from...
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How To Choose A Dry Sack
This is no ordinary stuff sack. Our fully-welded, watertight, compression compatible Dry Sacks are the best on the market. We wouldn't pack our Zenbivy Beds in anything else! Here's how...
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Zip it Up! Or not… How to Choose Between Zippers and Clips
Do you prefer zippers or clips? Shopping for outdoor gear is all about deciding what your priorities are in the outdoors. We'll compare the two to hopefully help guide you...
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Let's Talk About Down
Down has been the insulation of choice for ages. Let's talk about it. What is it, how does it keep us warm, and how do you wade through all the technical...
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Which Zenbivy Bed is Right for You?
We have a lot of cool gear and it can be difficult to decide exactly what you need to get out on your future adventures comfortably. Heres a quick guide...
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ZENBIVY LIGHT MATTRESS: Sneak Peek
Update 5/28/19: Zenbivy Light Mattresses are now available! Zenbivy's founder Michael Glavin walks through the new Zenbivy Light Mattress, the perfect partner to your Zenbivy Light Bed and Pillow.
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Mattress R-value and EN sleeping bag ratings
Did you know that your EN rated sleeping bag requires a mattress with an "R-value" of 5 or greater in order to meet its stated temperature performance? Most people do...
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Zenbivy Flex Mattress - sneak peek
Update: Flex Mattresses are now available! Take a sneak peek at the new Flex Mattress coming in March 2019....
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ZENBIVY LIGHT BED: Rectangular Footbox
Demonstrating the new "rectangular mode" on the Zenbivy Light Bed. This system uses the existing clips and loops on our quilt to connect the footbox directly to the mattress. The...
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ZENBIVY LIGHT BED: Footbox Overview
Can a zipper-less footbox be as secure as a zipper? You be the judge. Zenbivy's Mike Glavin demonstrates the new Zipper-less footbox on a Zenbivy Light Quilt prototype. Updated March...
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ZENBIVY VS. MUMMY: Pillow Management
Ever have to "chase" your pillow when using your mummy? Mummy hoods are designed for your head, not a pillow. The Zenbivy Bed is designed for sleeping with a pillow,...
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ZENBIVY VS. MUMMY: Stomach Sleeping
Sleeping on your stomach sucks in a mummy bag. Your arms are pinned un-naturally by your side. The Zenbivy Bed allows stomach sleepers to sleep with arms naturally extended, like...
