The Rolls-Royce of Ultralight Sleep Systems is *Almost* Perfect 

Thanks Eric for your videos. I have 1 night in the zenbivy light bed system. It accomplished a quilt like feel with no drafts. After owning a quilt and experiencing an occasional draft, I began looking into the ZB. The ZB delivers a quilt with 0 drafts and is very comfortable. My only gripes is that I struggled using the loop and hook system. Especially in the dark. I feel like that will take some learning as it was easier to find a strap buckle or zipper and do it up or undo it when nature calls. Overall for 1 night in the ZB i like it. More nights to come!

I follow all the camping guys and gals, super appreciate your experience and video delivery! Keep it up!

BEAUTIFUL landscape man! Looks warm even during winter!

Huge fan of the Zenbivy light! Haha you nailed it on matching those colors in the middle of the night. Still well worth it!

I love the zenbivy system. The new one looks amazing

I went with the 10F Light paired with the Big Agnes Rapide SL and haven't looked back! Great content!

Really well done review Eric. Thanks.

Awesome content, as always! I'm really impressed by this set-up! Looks so comfortable! To me it has put Zenbivy on the map! Also, there is little info out there on the sleeping pad, so the video is welcome. It is expensive, tough

They have a sale right now, for 220 shipping and tax included, you can get the 25° core down bag and core insulated sheet and still come in sub 3lb. The zenbivy light bed isn't even as cheap and the whole system is over 3lb. Now is a great time to get into one until May 27th

You're the second RU-vid content producer talking about the Zenbivy. And "Rolls Royce" indeed! The 10° quilt (which has a 20° comfort rating) plus sheet has an eye wateringly expensive price. It makes a premium Western Mountaineering sleeping bag look like a bargain.

Thanks Eric, that looks pretty damn cozy 😊

"$1,100" *changes video*

A NOTE TO FUTURE BUYERS: 5:15 I just got this sleep system, as I am a brand ambassador, so I am trying out the products. I requested the full sheet rather than the half sheet version. The full sheet will hold the hood down much better to the matress. I have heard that some people have been having issues as the hood isn't staying in place on the matress. But there doesn't seem to be that issue with the full sheet as there is a draw string cord that pulls it tight on the matress, no matter what shape it is.

Great video Erin Indoors! your buddies Devin and Justin Indoors are a lot into zenbivy lately as well!

Nice review. Thanks 🙏

I bought the 25 degree light bed, full sheet 2 years ago and LOVE it. It was my first semi-quilt and as the temps rise in the backcountry in the Sierra I wanted something to accommodate. I’m looking at the UL bed ten degree now. I just bought an EE quilt and am regretting a bit. I’m hiking the JMT this summer and am figuring out my gear for that and beyond. What I don’t understand is the white. I don’t own even own white shirts because I’ll stain them. Honestly, I’d find the money for the UL bed if I could either choose the color or anything but white.

Can’t beat a western mountaineering bag

Eric, your editing, over-laid font and transitions is so good!!!

Just ordered the 25 degree combo! Thanks for the great tips Eric...as usual :)

I have the 10 degree light bed and it's unbelievably comfortable. Only complaint is the size when packed. This is the solution

I just bought my first zenbivy sleep system its the zenbivy bed because i like zippers but you are so helpful for gear for a beginner like me so thank you eric

The valve will work easier over time, they account for that and so it comes extra stiff, use lube if needed. love your gear.

Ordered a quilt and sheet today they are having a 25% off 4th of July sale 👍👍

How’s the half sheet working out? Do you feel like it rides up on the pad to where you are forced to constantly have to pull it back down? Do you think the full sheet would be better if you were using this in a bivy/ul tent and keeping the whole system installed when packing up each day where you just deflate and re inflate your pad each night? I don’t repack each item in its stuff sack each night I just stuff it all together into my pack, so speed and convenience is key. The weight difference between the two sheets is negligible in my opinion.

Do you know if you can use the UL 2024 quilt with the prior year’s light full sheet (are the clips compatible)? I have the light and like it very much. I use it with my rapide SL but I was debating about updating to the newer quilt for space/weight savings. also - what tent is in this video? Love your videos, Eric. Thanks!!

Eric, thank you for this thorough review of the new Zen Bivy sleep system. It sounds great but the price will keep most people from paying that much for a quilt. You might want to look into the Feathered Friends Flicker Wide UL Quilt Sleeping Bag like I did. It's a hybrid between a bag and quilt, getting the benefits of both without the compromise. I looked into the Zen Bivy but was troubled by the way they attach to the sides. I usually have to get up in the middle of the night and fumble out of my sleep system when nature calls. If I have to do it fast in the dark, I'm in trouble. So I went into Feathered Friends and bought the Flicker hybrid sleeping bag/quilt for (20F). It may be a bit heavier than the Zen Bivy but it's 950 fill with TONS of loft. It has one front zipper which comes completely undone to have a trapezoid shaped quilt. It has a drawstring foot box so you can leave it open or close completely. When I'm cold sitting in camp at night or early morning, I use the Flicker like a Snuggy with it zipped up and my feet outside the bag so I can sit in my Chair Zero and not be cold. I'm in love ❣with this bag and have used it in below freezing temps in the Cascades with excellent warmth. It really is the best of both worlds for people wanting to transition from a bag to a quilt and is by far, the most comfortable bag I've ever slept in. 😁👍❤

Get a shirt girter with plastic button clips to secure the hood better. Add silicone grease to the red nozzle to help release better. A tiny ammount.

As much as I would love to own on of these I do already own the original Zenbivy Bed (not the core but the OG) Even tho it's much heavier and bulkier, the zippers make getting out of it in the dark so much easier and the convertible footbox so much more versatile. In some ways they do really iterate on their design but in other aspects they do lose some key features. If you could have this UL system with a convertible footbox or if different parts from various beds were more interchangeable that would be fantastic. I think the only thing I would buy from them is a pillow at this point, that seems a really nice a cozy pillow

I literally just bought a brand new custom made El Coyote Alphalite 900+ Quilt (Arizona based company!) after Christmas. I’m seriously considering pairing it with a ZenBivy Ultralight Sheet with the insulated hood. I think it will make for a nice combination. 👍🏼 I might also look at buying the ZenBivy pillow, too. Great informative video, as always, Eric. Thank you!

EGAD! $1,110.+ ?? I'll stick to my overstuffed 20 F. Western Mountaineering Megalite, thank you very much. My "half sheet" is a light poly T shirt pulled over the head of my mattress. Has always worked very well for me in the summer when I use my mummy as a quilt. For winter I love my -20F. LL Bean down bag. (Which I got for $250. on a one day double sale!) But thanks for this very detailed review. Carrying two 1" wide elastic bands with spring clips at each end holds my bag to the mattress.

Must one use the Zenbivy mattress or can I provide my own mattress?

Eric, do you find the 2024 Ultralight 10 degree to be as warm as the 2024 10 degree light bed? I'm hoping you have both to compare. I'm doing the comparison in my living room and question if the ultralight might sleep colder.

How would you say the comfort and warmth of the ultralight pad compares to the new Rapide SL?

Wonder how it'll do in the nice humid FL summer.

Purchased the Ultra light mattress and really like it. Price on a 25” is not bad

I'm not sure what holds me back more...the price (convert that to CAS and add taxes and duty! 😵‍💫) or the white quilt, that would be filthy after a couple of days...😂

enjoy Sedona we were there Thursday, but your right that sleep system is too pricey I dont sleep outside in the cold

Thanks for the review, especially about the mattress! It looks like this company is finally getting some attention to their mattresses. I may eventually spring for the current model but feel that Zenbivy and Flextail need to work together to find an adapter that fits the mattresses! I have lusted for the sleep system but I have not seen it get light and compact enough for my needs. Maybe it is now but the price will still keep me away from it. And I hope that there is more than white for a choice because white will look gross pretty quickly. From the video I didn't get to see from above how the quilt looked when you were snugged up in it. My impression was that it was fitting like a mummy bag? I am a side sleeper and a woman with hips, haha, and being too snug in those areas just doesn't work for me. What's the fit like? One thing that made me concerned how things clip in and you did address it, but I'm still left wondering... If I wake up in the middle of the night and really.. really have to go to the bathroom, how quickly can I get out of this quilt?!! What's something other than clips on the upper half of the mattress work better? Love how the pillow clips in. I think the top of the sheet flopping off the mattress would drive me crazy. Thanks again for giving details on the mattress both at the beginning and near the end of the video!!

Sleep system goals 😢💔😅

I wonder how this air mat compares to the REI Helinox. They seem similar

If I was still backpacking I would buy this setup. The cheaper one. but it looks and sounds super comfy and it is fairly comparable to any half decent sleep system that I’m not a huge fan of or am I comfortable using.

Love spending almost the cost of my whole kit for a heavier sleep system.

Nice. Looks good. Maybe next time also add the degrees in C

Love to see your reviews. I wonder if you ever take fishing gear with you on hikes? If you do I would love to see what you carry.

The reason for the full sheet is to prevent it coming undone at the top. I have the fast sheet and a full length and though the fast sheet is only 99g it is far more frustrating to sleep with as I am an active sleeper and will slide of the mattress. The full sheet keeps me grounded and worth the extra weight and bulk.

What less bulk are you talking about? Even Zenbivy by itself recommends exactly the same 7l volume dry sack for both Light Bed and Ultralight bed.

I've been very happy with the previous generation of ZenBivy beds and own two but agree with your critiques. I accidentally tore apart one of the connectors trying to escape to take a pee one night. I suspect that with the new generation advertising different stitching, I may not have been the only one. This half sheet appears to be similar to an old product they had I think was called their "fast sheet". The reviews convinced me not to try it out in spite of the weight savings, although I don't remember the specifics of why customers didn't love it. P.S. Looks like some of your affiliate links may be broken. E.g., trekking poles and puffy.

How about tying a small bungee cord from the "small piece of fabric" down to the straps or tie-downs? Seems like that should solve the problem with the hood part coming off like that.

white gear stays so clean looking! lol.

Its a little pricey for my wallet, but I do have three Zenbivys. The Light, the Zippered Zen, and the Core. I love this sleep system and bought all three during sales at a great price. I'm fixing to order the universal 30" sheet so I can use any of these in my Haven Tent hammock. It's a great system and Zenbivy has several sales throughout the year. There's one going on this week 25% off.

How do the two pad : mattresses from zenbivy compare now? Other than the size and weight, would you still choose the light version over the flex or ultralight?

Have the light bed and would be interested in this, but the half length sheet is a nope for me. Hopefully they'll change and offer a full length one. I don't mind that little weight for it and will pick that over having to re-adjust it during night...

This is really looking more and more impressive. I think Big Agnes and Nemo or Sea To Summit or whichever of those big industry players who had this dropped the ball. If I remember correctly they came up with the sleeve system first and then Zenbivy popped up and outdoing them

My question is - how does it fit in a decent sized thru pack, like a 50 or 55L pack. Does it take up an abnormally amount of pack space?

Great video! Do you think the 10 degree would work well as an all season bag or possibly too warm in the summer months? I was thinking the modularity of it could vent heat in the summer and I'd rather have to purchase only 1 of these....

I have found that the sheet stays on well with my rectangular shaped sleeping pad but I can see how it would slip off if your pad is rounded.

I wonder if a square/rectangle pad will help more keeping the hood on.

Wow! That’s a complete sleeping “system”! Does it have an optional toilet?😊

When is it available for purchase? I’d love to get it but I need it before May 1st!

May I ask what size of the quilt you opted for at your size? Also: I am stomach sleeper - and as such often extend a leg way beyond the 183cm mark. Would you opt for the long UL mattress? Cheers.

The more I hear about this, the more I'm thinking I may be a future zenbivy customer. I already have a couple of high R value 25" sleeping pads, so I would just use those with the sheet and top quilt. It's nice that their sheet system fits standard size sleeping pads. And remember that it's always possible to purchase a 30 degree quilt to save money and then layer another (any brand) quilt under or over that one for more warmth. Or use a sleeping bag liner. This also saves weight if you're not cold weather camping. I think I would definitely want the full length sheet, however. I just don't like my skin touching the sleeping pad fabric. Like nails on a chalkboard. And it will probably keep the tension on the hood so it doesn't pull off the pad so much. (Though Zenbivy could probably solve this with some elastic or maybe a piece of shock cord that runs across the arc of the sleeping pad's head - maybe even attach it to the elastic that already runs across the bottom of the sleeping pad? Another reason you might have been warmer the second (but colder) night (assuming you stayed in the same place and didn't pack up your gear) is that down really takes a while to fully loft. I'm primarily a hammock camper, and I always notice I'm warmer the second night after my quilts have fully lofted. This is more evident the higher count the down is - for instance, 900 fill down takes longer to fully loft and get its full insulative value. An 800 fill down takes less time, and a 600 fill down even less time. Thanks for the great review and video!

I wonder if this quilt would work as a hammock top quilt? It does look very comfortable.

If I need to save space, instead of rolling up my light pad and putting it in the stuff sack, I just fold it flat and put it along the back inside my pack. It’s like it’s not even there.

Holy crap. Peak bougey-backpacking. 🤑🤑🤑

I was looking forward for this system to come out, but that price point is ridiculous. Guess I am gonna stick with my 10F UGQ quilt I got a couple years ago.

I never ever experienced insulated hood roll-off with my light sheet. I think something went definitely wrong for 500usd more.

Even $687 is absurd. Great review.

I would have liked to see the system packed, how much room does it take up? ,and how heavy the system is when packed that kind of thing, thanks anyway, well out of my price range, I'll stick to my £60 brit mil surplus all season sleeping system.........

Great video Eric. I don't think you mentioned how much your whole sleep system weighs?

Is that the Durston tent in the video or a different one? If it isn’t the Durston, which tent is that?

What are those sunglasses?? 😎😎

White shows the dirt. Does it come in another colour?

I need to go back and count how many times you say "system" 😂

What .. Bivy tent .. would be recommended

Random thoughts from an old timer Zenbivy user: I have their first (?) version of the light bed from their Indigogo campaign back in 2018 (quilt and sheet, 25° down, freebie pillow). For years I’ve been requesting a summer/warmer version of the sheet. It’s really interesting to see how they’ve changed and grown. There are elements bout the system that I am all about and full support, and some that are really disappointing. The main disappointment is that while super lofty all the loft seems to be misplaced in corner baffles. The main body warmth baffles have very little down to them, right from arrival. Seriously, you shine a light and there is little to no down in the main body baffles and the corners and sides have all of it. Truly disappointing. The design and concept has always been spot on. But I’ve also been afraid to upgrade because of that lack of down where it matters. Especially now that I want to convert my sleep system to a wider one, not to mention cooler. But I am a dancer and therefor need room to sleep. Why I love them so much. Now they have lighter, summer/un-insulated versions, and it’s still a little disappointing. I personally want a full length sheet. My feet and legs get dirty, I want my mattress pad protected from fort and oils. I want the hood to be super basic to simply hold the pillow in place or to not exist at all and to have that snap system…but to still be full length. Their original pillow was nothing of worth -sorry- It sits in the back of my closet and I use my S2S. But I am curious about the new version. Why is it white?! Seriously, why?! There is nothing good about a white sleep system. It shows all the dirt, it has no rescue purpose - if you’re trying to survive in snow waiting for SAR you are camouflaged and screwed. ‘You’ wanna be incognito? Why? What are you hiding from? No. Give me color so my quilt can be used to flag down SAR or signal for help if need be. As a solo female backpacker, that is important. But I gotta say, with that see through white tent…it does kinda camouflage you, which would be safe from humans???One last point is that with the original fabric they used, I was skeptical about it feeling like a trash bag, but it is the softest gear I have! Only down side is that any amount of an incline and ima sliden. Sliden right off my mattress pad. Has that changed at all?

"The X of Y" will always make me roll my eyes and move on. Thanks.

Products like this really enforce my old fart status when it comes to backpacking gear.

Hey Eric! Just binge watched your entire Chanel! Would you be able to advise on the light mattress vs the new Flex air mattress? You’ve repeatedly said that the light mattress is the most comfortable. I’m wondering if the flex 3D is worth the comfort hit for the packability?

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2024 need a 3rd job to enjoy the hobby anymore id love nothing more to own this system good review and video

Is the mattress ASTM tested?

A square sleeping pad would avoid the hood area flopping off. Avoid a curved design perhaps

I’m on a different path mate. I look into inexpensive gear that still makes me happy. Maybe your videos are not my cup of tea after all. Sayonara

glad i prefer a SLEEPING BAG

Hi Eric, I am super curious, a bit unrelated, I'm wondering how much you get paid to upload such videos for brands. Im guessing you were also given this for free as it's not available yet. But were you also compensated to shoot this video? ... I'm asking because I'm also trying to do this type of work

If you already have an air mattress and "pellow" ;). Couldn't you use those instead of buying ZenBivy's version? Not that $758 for the quilt and sheet is a bargain, but at least you'll knock off another $264 from the price. I have the yellow Therm-a-Rest Parsec 0 degree Sleeping Bag and it can actually be used like a quilt. Just a couple of mods and with my NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad. I comfortably warm at 20-30 F. 😬

what's the total weight for that system? Thx

Absolutely love the product they’ve made. But that price tag is just too high.

Very cool but way out of my price range. Outstanding review.

Is this not a pain to setup? It looks like a lot of clips and setup to get right

cost as much as my bed...I'd buy it

Hahaha OMG, a 1100 dollar sleep system, in a Big Agnes tent! Brilliant! Btw, I don't think you mentioned the weight.

Imagine a mouse ever ate through it 🤦🏼‍♂️

I think… they… used to anyway, have a half sheet light bed.

Ultralight... well how much does it weigh??

I’m watching this knowing both of my sleeping bags were $1 total lol

A 25 deg Large in Ultralight is $449 and weighs 1lb 2oz. A 25 deg large in the Light variety is $279 and weighs 1lb 9oz. A 25 deg large in the Core is $199 and weighs 1lb 12oz. From Core to UL costs $250 for 10oz. That's $400/lb. Seems like an awful lot to save 10 oz.

no way

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