Grab All 3 Pieces
Zenbivy SoftTop™ pillows are made up of 3 pieces: a pillow, an air bladder, and a soft topper of your choice, whether that's a Zenbivy Pillow Topper or your down jacket or fleece.
Step 1: Stuff Your Pillowcase
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1. Inflate the bladder by blowing into the open valve.
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2. Insert your soft topper into the pillowcase. Make sure the sleeping surface is smooth and comfortable, and adjust as needed—especially when using clothing like a down jacket.
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3. Slide the inflated bladder into the pillowcase after the topper, with the valve facing out for convenient adjustments.
Step 2: Adjust the Air Bladder
Once stacked, the air bladder sits below the soft pillow topper that you'll be sleeping on. Its purpose is to provide support and height adjustment.
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1. Test the feel. Too tall or firm? Let some air out of the bladder. Too low or squishy? Inflate the air bladder some more.
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2. To let some air out of the bladder, simply pop open the valve and push the green "button" to release air.
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3. Close the valve once you're satisfied with the height and firmness of your pillow.
Step 3: Secure Your Pillow
SoftTop™ Pillows and Zenbivy sheets feature headboard clips to keep your pillow from sliding off the mattress.
Don't have a Zenbivy sheet? No problem! The clips on the pillow can be hooked onto a 2mm bungee cord to secure it to your mattress.
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1. Slide your SoftTop™ Pillow into the hood of the sheet and locate the 2 yellow loops.
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2. Clip your pillow to those loops to keep it from sliding off your mattress.
Deflate and Pack It Up
When it's time to pack up, simply deflate the air bladder. You can choose to stuff all pillow components in the same dry sack as your quilt, or you can roll them up together to store separately in the included mesh bag.
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Deflate
To deflate the air bladder, pull it out of the pillowcase and pop open the valve. Push the center of the open valve to release air.
TIP: The easiest way to release all the air is to ball it up in your fist as you push the stopper.
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Packing Option #1: Backpacking
If you're backpacking, the easiest way to pack up your pillow is just to toss all components in the same dry sack you stuff your quilt and sheet in.
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Packing Option #2: Travel
If you're traveling with your pillow, the best way to pack it to keep it neat and tidy is by rolling up all components together and storing them in the mesh bag that comes with all down pillow toppers.
How to Wash Your Pillow
Unlike all-in-one style camp pillows you either can't wash or have to rub down with soapy water, the Zenbivy pillowcase is completely separate and easy to wash.
To wash your pillow after a trip simply remove the air bladder and pillow topper before tossing the pillowcase in the washing machine. Use warm or cold water, tumble dry low, and avoid high heat.
If you need to wash the down pillow topper, we recommend washing it like you would a down sleeping bag or down jacket. See detailed washing instructions here.
