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The video focuses on evaluating a new backcountry sleep system designed by Zenbivy, emphasizing comfort and modularity. The presenter, experienced in testing various sleep systems, introduces a sleeping pad featuring a dimpled baffling system for pressure relief, effective warmth retention down to freezing temperatures, and a lightweight design. The system's ultralight sheet, made of 20 denier polyester, includes innovative color-coded flaps and an integrated hood, providing ease of use and enhanced quilt attachment to prevent drafts. The quilt, crafted from 10 denier Pertex nylon and 900 fill down, offers three sizes and additional features like a draft tube and neck cinch. A modular design integrating a TPU air bladder and a down topper caters to different sleep styles. The flexibility in using various sleeping pads is noted, with Zenbivy’s pad now ranked among the most comfortable options.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on finding a comfortable sleep system for backcountry trips, which is often challenging yet crucial for enhancing the backpacking experience. The presenter, who has tested various sleep systems, introduces a new sleep system from a brand previously criticized. This system’s foundation is a sleeping pad with specific features contributing to its comfort, including a dimpled baffling system for pressure relief, three to three-and-a-half-inch thickness, and multiple size options. The pad features a two-way valve on top for easy inflation and fine-tuning firmness. Despite using reflective film for warmth, which the presenter has been skeptical about, this pad retains the film throughout and provides adequate warmth down to freezing temperatures. The pad weighs 62 grams, making it moderately lightweight yet effective for its purpose.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the pros and cons of a new ultralight sleep system designed by Zenbivy. They note that the pad uses a 20 denier polyester and mention past durability issues with similar materials. The unique component of this system is a lightweight sheet that covers only half of the pad, significantly reducing weight to 81 grams. This sheet has color-coded flaps with hooks to secure the quilt and prevent drafts, making setup easier, especially for those with arthritis. There is also an integrated hood for pillow placement. The discussion moves on to the quilt, highlighting its ultralight materials such as 10 denier Pertex nylon and 900 fill down, making the 25° version notably light.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews a quilt system by Zenbivy, noting its comparability to other market options with similar temperature ratings. Highlighted are three sizes: regular, regular wide, and large, with the regular wide recommended for comfort. The quilt attaches seamlessly to a sleeping pad using color-coded clips, preventing drafts and ensuring secure attachment. Specific features like a draft tube and neck cinch add to heat retention, though the speaker wishes for a snap system for a tighter seal around the neck for colder temperatures. The foot box has an overlapping design that traps heat but can be adjusted to cool down warm feet. Additionally, the speaker introduces the system’s pillow, which includes a basic but functional sheet and other supportive elements yet to be detailed.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a lightweight, modular sleep system centered around a TPU air bladder, which can be used independently or integrated with other components for enhanced comfort. The TPU bladder is described as thin but suitable for back sleepers. Adding a down topper increases comfort, especially for side sleepers, though it adds some weight. The pillow system can be efficiently secured using hooks that attach to the sleep sheet, preventing movement during sleep. The speaker appreciates the system’s design, which integrates well, providing a balance between the draft protection of a sleeping bag and the flexibility and weight savings of a quilt.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the flexibility of using various sleeping pads with their setup, emphasizing that you don’t have to stick to a specific brand or model, such as the Zen Bivy sleeping pad. They suggest checking out another video where they compare the top comfortable sleeping pads, based on their extensive testing of dozens of options. They also note that the Zen Bivy sleeping pad would now be included in their list of the most comfortable sleeping pads.