ZENBIVY ULTRALIGHT BED - GEAR I CAN'T AFFORD
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- No I am not affiliated with Zenbivy, and I do not get a discount or I would maybe have one of these to try out. I did ask and got permission to use the photos.
Their website is here:
zenbivy.com/en-ca
The ultralight bed is here:
zenbivy.com/en...
I am not an affiliate although I am going to apply to be one for the future.
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I have the zenbivy light bed, love it.
Just a little heavier, and actually cheaper than quilt sets from other sources such as UGQ or Enlightened Equipment.
Not sure if you're in the Edmonton area, but if you are, we could meet up and I could lend you a zenbivy setup to try out if you wanted to. They're pricey, but unlike anything else out there.. They are definitely everything They're cracked up to be. I don't see myself ever going back to just using a quilt on the ground.
The new UL pad is very comfortable, I've been extremely happy with it to this point. I'd say its a bit more comfy then my Nemo Tensor, but I'm not sure if thats because I went with the wide zenbivy pad, and have the mummy shaped nemo tensor.
Thanks so much for the offer, unfortunately I’m actually not in Edmonton very often. I live in Calgary. I’ve been thinking about getting that UL pad cause my kid says she needs a thicker pad. They have been sold out for a while though.
My wife and I invested in the 10F convertible system which was extreme for conditions we just discovered we preferred to hike in. Now we're looking into the 25F ultralight iteration since we were so enamored by the 10, but I'm skeptical about the sewn in foot box. Part of the appeal of the convertible is having the option to splay it out like a blanket from home. Sheesh though, two grand for an all year round system causes some apprehension. It's my wife's fault, I automatically have to purchase doubles of whatever gear I'm interested in. The material is buttery soft as advertised though.
This happens! I did the opposite, bought a 20 degree quilt and realized I needed a 10 cause I sleep really cold in the fall and spring :)
I started camping in elementary school and never stopped. From quinzees to tarps to tents on pads or browse beds, I would argue the browse bed when done well is the best of those. However, about 15 years ago in my early 30s I found hammocks and I pretty much never slept on the ground again. My hammock camping setup was the same weight as my tent setup and the comfort isn't even close. I use a bridge hammock with a pad which does add extra weight but is far more versatile since I often end up above the tree line and my hammock acts as a bug bivy until I can get back down in the trees. I under-inflate my pad and it is like sinking into a cloud. While I get what they're trying to do with the Zenbivy, I don't think it solves any real issue that hasn't already fixed for me as I don't really have draft issues as I'm not a really active sleeper. I have spent a small fortune chasing the light and comfortable thing and after almost four decades of camping, my hammock setup is more versatile and more comfortable than anything else. In torrential rains on the West coast, instead of people hiding in tents I end up with people congregating under my tarp as there is enough room for 8-10 people to visit and stay dry. Plus, I never have to worry about my gear getting wet from the ground as it's always hanging from my suspension. And the mom brain thing is legit, it's well studied that if your kids are around it'll be harder to relax because you'll be wanting to keep them safe.
Sounds like you have a great setup. Been thinking of trying a hammock myself to keep my dogs under me.
I also can't afford this. I'm still looking into an EE quilt, though their prices have gone up too. I've never quilted before, and I'm a bit nervous to drop this much money on one.
I have 4 UGQ bandit quilts. I highly recommend them. You definitely would not regret that purchase. It’s best to save and buy what you really want vs a cheap version you will need to replace.
Just remember to make sure you don’t buy the ‘slim’ version for width
Try getting it in Canada with $100 in shipping and 130% exchange….
Oh I hear ya. I am in Canada :)
Just buy a high quality mummy bag if one doesn’t like drafts.
Bit heavier though but yeah for sure
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Thanks for the comment!