TEST: Zenbivy Light Bed –4 °C in Sub-Zero Conditions
How does the Zenbivy Light Bed –4 °C perform when temperatures drop below freezing? Outdoor blogger Christian from BERG-VAN:MAG put it to the test at –3 °C, with wind and frozen...
TEST: Zenbivy Light Bed –4 °C in Sub-Zero Conditions
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Quilts vs. Mummy Sleeping Bags
It’s probably fair to say that most outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the traditional mummy bag, but have you heard of or ever tried a backpacking quilt? We wanted to...
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Hiking & Camping With Your Dog
We have a soft spot for trail dogs. Is there anything better than seeing the floppy tongue and peppy prance of a dog happy to be out in the woods with...
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Think Outside the Tent: 4 Alternate Uses for Your Quilt
Let's face it, the versatility of a backpacking quilt is hard to beat! From hammocks to hostels, campfires to sunset spots, quilts provide easy, portable, lightweight warmth. Here are 4 ways to use your...
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Why Our Sleeping Bags Are No Longer EN-Rated
Short Story Why we are changing: Lab-certified EN test results are misleading because the test methods have very wide variances that make them unusable for both product development and comparing the...
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6 Things I Wish I Knew About Backpacking When I Started
1) Comfort is EVERYTHING at camp. Backpacking is hard. Whether you're going just a few miles from the car for your overnighter or heading off on a long multi-day trek,...
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Backpacking 101 - Gear to Get Out
Backpacking evokes images of overstuffed packs with gear strapped all over the outside - an uncomfortable monstrosity you're supposed to strap to your back and carry for miles. That doesn't...
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Sleeping Bag Systems: Down vs. Synthetic Insulation
When you’re shopping for a sleeping bag you may find yourself at a crossroads, right on the corner of Synthetic Street and Down Drive. Ah yes, the classic camp debate of...
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Backpacking 101 - The Zenbivy Way
Temperatures are warming and summer is just around the corner. If you've always wanted to try backpacking now's the time to get ready for a summer outdoors. Backpacking is a...
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WATCH: "Gear I Should've Bought Sooner: Best Gear of the Year", BackpackingTV 2023
"This is my list of standout gear of the year. A lot of this list is made up of gear that I tried out for the first time this year...
