Zenbivy - Core Bed (XL, 25° Synthetic)

Zenbivy for the win.

I've had several different sleeping bags in the past and was never comfortable all night. I'm fat, have big shoulders, and sleep on my side. All sleeping bags suck for me. I got the Zenbivy XL 25 degree synthetic core bed this spring and now I can finally get comfortable. I've had 15 to 20 nights in it so far. The sheet stays on my pad, pillow stays in place (Zenbivy pillow), and have not had any problems with the clips. It's awesome to be able to roll over just like I was in bed at home. I plan on upgrading to the 25 degree down light quilt soon, but only because it packs smaller. Zenbivy is expensive, but I'm getting older and value comfort.

I’ll be the dissenter - I hated my Nemo Forte 20 (W’s long). We’re the same height and around the same weight and I found it too narrow in the shoulders and despite the spoon shape, I could not rotisserie comfortably. I didn’t find it warm, either, and experienced huge cold spots down the side opposite the zipper on a 35° night. I replaced it on a whim with a Zenbivy core bed and love it. The sheet keeps the quilt in place while I spin and the pillow pocket lets me throw my arms up while keeping them covered. The quilt is wide at the top and can tuck around me like a regular comforter. Super warm too.

I got a zenbivy.

I had an older REI mummy sack. I just got the core bed because I didn’t want to spend too much if I didn’t like it. Then I upgraded the quilt to the down in the pre thanksgiving sale this year.

I have a feathered friends flicker 30 degree and lark 10 degree. Those cover all my bases. I do have a zen bivy 25 which is nice but heavier.

I purchased a 25° Zenbivy setup during their last sale. I like how their setup does it a little differently but it’s slightly more of a cost. Their air mattress is highly rated and everyone says great things about how their quilt/sheet setup gives you the closest to an at home sleep. For me the price was worth getting the best night sleep. There’s also enlightened equipment or katabic who make quality quilts. Sleeping/mummy bags are really designed for back sleepers, side/stomach sleepers have a better time in a quilt and you’re saving some weight. Just make sure your pad is insulated appropriately. Not a bad idea to check out the thru hikers survey for Appalachian trail or PCT trail to see what people are using. Browse around /r/ultralight , /r/geartrade , or /r/ultralightgeartrade as well.

I just got the Zenbivy quilt sleep system and love it. Super light and kept me warm all night.

Any thermarest bag is a good start and I've just tried out the ZenBivy and so far absolutely love it. Would also say that a good sleeping mat goes a long way to keep you warm. You could have the best bag for the cold but a weak mat can undo all the work of a good bag!

I have a zenbivy and I love it. Don’t know what their lowest temp rated bag is though

Agreed. As a thrashing side sleeper this bag has been a godsend. It’s super versatile

This is pretty compelling tbh. 1.08kg and packs down to 20cmx20xm. 850 treated down. I’d personally go for a Zenbivy, but honestly I don’t think this looks bad.

I have a disco and its pretty good used it like a quilt so often I ended up going for a quilt, Specifically a zenbivy, its also good, I set it up with one side fixed to the sheet and the other mostly free. Like sleeping in a bed.