I came across Zenbivy when looking for a bag which would secure to the sleeping mat and use the mat for the ground side insulation to minimise pack bulk, and eliminate sliding off the mat in the night. I'd had one of these years ago but it was a closed foot mummy style so also wanted one which had more freedom to regulate temperature, and could also be unzipped for use as a quilt.
I bought the Zenbivy Bed and Pillow eight months ago, have used them regularly over that time on overnight and multiday sea kayaking adventures, and found the bed to be simple and nice to sleep in, and the pillow to be comfy and quiet, preferring it to be only around half inflated. The sheet attaches easily to the mat and the hood is great for when it gets cold, and to hold the pillow in place.
Winter came along and I needed a warmer bed so bought a Zenbivy Lite 10 and a Flex self inflating mattress. Again, after a little self tuition and practice using the online videos and guides, found it simple to use, and toasty warm at -1 C inside a silk liner with bare feet and foot box domed but open. The Lite lofts up wonderfully and Flex is importantly quiet and warm to sleep on, self inflates well, and the reversible valve is smart and excellent for when rolling up again.
The flexibility of multiple sleeping configurations to suit different applications is an absolute bonus.
Well done Zenbivy on excellent concept, design, execution, quality, and customer service.
Cheers, from NZ, Aaron Dixon.
