The team at Zenbivy claim they wanted to create a bedding system for camping that is the most comfortable around . Who are we to argue ? The Zenbivy is the most comfortable we ’ ve come across .
Sleeping bags , as good as they are , don ’ t let you sleep the way you like , once ‘ locked in ’, you ’ re well , locked in . Try being comfortable moving from one position to another in a sleeping bag , it just doesn ’ t work .
The Zenbivy starts with a quilt , it ’ s a sleeping bag without the hassles or discomfort of a traditional sleeping bag , a quilt that has a unique system of hooks that allow for a number combinations to create the perfect sleeping condition for you .
We ’ ve been using a 10 o Zenbivy Light , suitable as a three-season bag . Filled with 85 % duck down at a rating of 800 , the Zenbivy is quality of the highest standard . Very rarely does an Australian winter see nights as low as 0 o , we tried and came close , and yet the Zenbivy kept the cold out or more to the point , the warmth in . Zenbivy even treat their down with HyperDRY , a wax based waterproof treatment . Hopefully , we never have to test that , but we are confident it will keep most moisture off the filling . Zenbivy ensures all their down fillings are Responsible Down Standard certified meaning the products are ethically responsible .
All who tested the Zenbivy Light found it to be the warmest and most comfortable nights sleep had whilst camping . That ’ s just the start .
The Zenbivy kit comes with the full package . Not only is the quilt the best we ’ ve come across the whole bivvy kit comes with a sleeping pad and pillow , and more .
The sleeping pad we tested was the light , and yet was still larger than most regular pads . The pad is filled with 180 grams of insulation and is air filled ( it takes very little to fill , around 20 breathes , there ’ s also a dry sack included that doubles as a pump ). The pad has an R-value rating of 5 +, we can ’ t confirm this , yet found the cold was kept at bay . The pad is extremely comfortable , and amazingly , almost silent , perhaps due to the fitted sheet which also
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