Thread: Zenbivvy

Hey thanks @ANTSMAN for the review. Be really cool to hear how it goes. Dan Becker did an interview with the owner/designer of Zen Bivy recently on Youtube. He's ex-MSR and designed a lot of cool products like the Hubba Hubba back in the day. He also describes the development of this product.

One of the benefits of a lightweight set up is you can add little luxuries. I've got an Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt (well a few) and at 550-650g. Sleep is important for recovery, so I've added a couple of extras that really help. A silk liner for the pad (got a few in the markets of Vietnam for like $5), weights 160g. Kiwi ultralight do sleeping pad covers that are much lighter. The other thing I'm adding is a real cushion, pillow - funnily enough from the living from couch. Bulky, probably 500g, but worth it. Found the inflatable pillows okay, but not what I'm used to. Granted nothing like the Zen Bivy, but sufficient for a really comfortable sleep.

Originally Posted by Snoppernator

Hey thanks @ANTSMAN for the review. Be really cool to hear how it goes. Dan Becker did an interview with the owner/designer of Zen Bivy recently on Youtube. He's ex-MSR and designed a lot of cool products like the Hubba Hubba back in the day. He also describes the development of this product.

One of the benefits of a lightweight set up is you can add little luxuries. I've got an Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt (well a few) and at 550-650g. Sleep is important for recovery, so I've added a couple of extras that really help. A silk liner for the pad (got a few in the markets of Vietnam for like $5), weights 160g. Kiwi ultralight do sleeping pad covers that are much lighter. The other thing I'm adding is a real cushion, pillow - funnily enough from the living from couch. Bulky, probably 500g, but worth it. Found the inflatable pillows okay, but not what I'm used to. Granted nothing like the Zen Bivy, but sufficient for a really comfortable sleep.

No worries mate, yep I've seen that interview by Dan, he does great reviews. This down topper pillow, omg, so comfy.

Originally Posted by Snoppernator

Hey thanks @ANTSMAN for the review. Be really cool to hear how it goes. Dan Becker did an interview with the owner/designer of Zen Bivy recently on Youtube. He's ex-MSR and designed a lot of cool products like the Hubba Hubba back in the day. He also describes the development of this product.

One of the benefits of a lightweight set up is you can add little luxuries. I've got an Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt (well a few) and at 550-650g. Sleep is important for recovery, so I've added a couple of extras that really help. A silk liner for the pad (got a few in the markets of Vietnam for like $5), weights 160g. Kiwi ultralight do sleeping pad covers that are much lighter. The other thing I'm adding is a real cushion, pillow - funnily enough from the living from couch. Bulky, probably 500g, but worth it. Found the inflatable pillows okay, but not what I'm used to. Granted nothing like the Zen Bivy, but sufficient for a really comfortable sleep.

Have a look at the Nemo Fillo Elite, amazing wee thing packs down tiny as and is super comfortable like a real pillow compared to the normal lightweight air pillows