Silk sleeping bag liner

[Humpback]

Does anyone have experience of using a silk sleeping bag liner (such as the DD version)? Did you find it increased the warmth at all?

 

[treadlightly]

Increases warmth a bit and the complication of getting into your bag a lot!

 

[beenn]

I think they are mainly used so its easier to clean than the sleeping bag, mine adds little warmth.

 

[Wayne]

I find mine adds almost an extra season to the bag. Certainly helps keep the bag clean and is adds a bit of luxury. For the minimal extra weight they are well worth the investment.

 

[jeffz]

Yes, adds a bit of warmth, as they're good at trapping air. Not sure about adding a season, but they definitely help.

 

[Laurentius]

I use one, keeps the inside of the bag clean, but yes it is a bit difficult to get into.

 

[Toddy]

I use one, it adds about 5degC to the bag's warmth.

I slip stitched it into the bag too Makes it just as easy to get in and out and the slip stitches come undone easily enough to take it out for washing

cheers,
M

p.s. make sure you put a few stitches in at the foot end too, otherwise it's a conundrum wrapped in a snake's skin

 

[udamiano]

I use one in the winter, but I tend to end up tying myself in knots inside the bag, it does add additional warmth. but mainly I use them to keep the inside of the bag clean.

 

[udamiano]

I use one, it adds about 5degC to the bag's warmth.

I slip stitched it into the bag too Makes it just as easy to get in and out and the slip stitches come undone easily enough to take it out for washing

cheers,
M

p.s. make sure you put a few stitches in at the foot end too, otherwise it's a conundrum wrapped in a snake's skin

Thats a really good idea Toddy, I wonder if the same could be achieve with a bit of velco. Excellent! thanks! I will have a go with a cheap bag first

 

[Elines]

HIgher management made me one out of an old silk bedsheet that had seen better days - its about 3 feet wide and of sleeping bag length - I like it but can't comment on extra seasons but is nice to the touch and warm

 

[Toddy]

Thats a really good idea Toddy, I wonder if the same could be achieve with a bit of velco. Excellent! thanks! I will have a go with a cheap bag first

I slip stitch it onto / into the seams of my bag, and I did the same at the hood so that the draw cord thingie still works.

I did have to split the side seam of the silk liner and hem that, but just as long as the zip in my sleeping bag, to let the zip work to make it easy in and out.

A long thread, a big knot on the end and do round the hood with one thread and knot to fasten off. Do the same both sides of the zip, again at the foot and a wee short one at the opposite side seam from the zip. They just pull out neat as sixpence and it only takes ten minutes or so to stitch them back again when I wash the liner.

Velcro might be easier, but I hate sewing that stuff on

cheers,
M

 

[tartanferret]

Or for a bit more warmth try this..

.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sleeping-...tingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item3f1095c804

 

[Harb505]

My silk liner is arriving next week along with a decent base layer. I'll be camping in the peak district come next Thursday in my bivi and 2-3 season bag. The forecast puts the temperature at -3 during the nights. I'll use only the liner one night and only the base layer the next and let you know what (in my opinion) works best.

 

[mousey]

Silk liners are good, warm to get into straight away, feels good, keeps sleeping bag clean, very light, no bulk.

Although It can be a little tricky to get in, not too sure about extra warmth, but theres gotta be some because you've got another layer.

I have a silk liner then a fleece liner [made from and old blanket] inside my bag, the combination of both certianly makes the sleeping bag warmer, If its a warm night can get away with just the slik and fleece liners not need for the bag.

 

[Humpback]

Or for a bit more warmth try this..

.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sleeping-...tingGoods_SleepingBags_SM&hash=item3f1095c804

I'll let you know when it arrives! Thanks for the head's up.
Alan

 

[Kerne]

I always use one but mainly for keeping my bag clean rather than warmth. In Cuba, I slept in the liner only and it was still too hot!