The minimalist design of backpacking quilts makes them the ideal choice for hikers wanting to reduce the weight and bulk of their setup, but that doesn't mean all quilts are created equal… Most quilts on the market have thin, clingy fabrics and drafty foot boxes, sacrificing comfort in the name of ultra-light. Zenbivy Light Quilts are different. While still lightweight and packable, we prioritize comfort and adaptability. Between our soft 20d fabrics, convertible draft-free zipper-less foot box, and carefully engineered baffle system, we’re certain our quilt is the most versatile and comfortable on the market.
Learn more about the special features and patented technology that makes the Light Quilt the best backpacking quilt on the market.
Convertible foot boxes allow you to use your quilt in a variety of situations, easily adapting to a wide range of temperatures. However, many quilt makers leave an open, drafty hole at the cinch that will leave you with cold feet. You'll notice that Zenbivy quilts are built with a drawcord that seems to “curve” up from the corners and onto the face of the quilt. This upward curve creates a natural baffle—the Origami Baffle™—that is then snapped to the back of the quilt so when you cinch the foot box shut, that baffle blocks the hole to securely seal in warmth.
The Kylie-curve™ is a 3/4-length baffle-backed drawstring on the top edge of our quilts. Unlike traditional backpacking quilts that have a drawstring spanning the entire width, the shortened cord length on the Zenbivy quilt cinches only the center portion. It softly seals around your neck but doesn't shorten the overall usable width of the quilt. Instead, cinching only the center portion leaves either edge of the quilt loose to drape at your sides to block drafts as you move and turn over.
The perfectly engineered baffle system on the Light Quilts maximizes thermal efficiency. Smaller baffles position the down precisely where it’s needed and minimize down-shift. Vertical baffles around the upper body prevent down from sliding off your shoulders while sleeping or turning over. The horizontal baffles on the top of the foot box keep down from shifting with foot movement, while vertical baffles on the underside of the foot box guard against any drafts.
We've included everything you need to sleep comfortably on your next backcountry trip in one neat and complete Light Quilt Bundle. If you're a backpacker looking for a lightweight, minimal setup with no sacrifice to comfort, this bundle is for you.
We were able to shed weight by going completely zipper-less and quipping the Light Quilt with a system of color coded hooks & loops. They're every bit as draft-free and secure as a traditional zipper.
The Light Quilts use top shelf 800 fill-power HyperDRY™ down. Built for performance, this premium down uses a natural wax-based compound to make it water resistant. It is durable, fluorocarbon-free, and RDS (Responsible Down Standard) compliant.
If down isn't your thing, check out our Light Quilt 40° Synthetic.
You'll find that most other ultralight quilt makers shed weight by making their fabrics a super thin and clingy 10d. Instead, we opted to find clever ways to ditch ounces while keeping the fabric a very soft, comfy, and durable 20d. 20d fabrics are much softer than traditional ultralight technical fabrics while only being a fraction heavier. Worth it? Absolutely!
Starting at just 1 lb 5 oz and compressing down to roughly 3-4L, the Zenbivy Light Quilt competes with the lightest quilts and mummy bags on the market, with no sacrifice to comfort.