Silk Sleeping Bag??

[TeeDee]

Recently purchased a silk liner for my sleeping bag , both of which are Snugpack, I have tried the liner inside the sleeping bag and must say that there is a noticeable difference in retained bodywarmth , so if its not a stupid question ..

Why arn't sleeping bags , or at least the 'inner' walls made from silk?? what properties does silk lack? I don't know much about fabric properties , the pro's and the cons etc but i thought silk was a good all rounder, tough, endurable,soft , and cheap enough to mass produce ( liner cost me i think £20-£25 ) so what properties does it lack or do some sleeping bags incorporate silk into there structure??

Also what liners do other people reccommend and why? cotton, fleece etc.

cheers

 

[dogwood]

I'm not *sure* of this but I think that there is a concern about the relative cost of silk. Plus, silk by itself isn't down proof (if we're talking about a down bag).

But you're right, silk liners are awesome. I don't sleep in bags any more (only quilts and blankets) but when I did, I LOVED silk liners.

Enjoy!

 

[sandsnakes]

As the man said, not down proof and bugs and muld love it as a source of food! Silk will degrade very quickly if it comes into contact with contaminants. So a scrap of food or a squased bug left on it and will break it down very quickly. It also will rot a a furious rate if left damp. So moral of the story is wash it after use.

Sandsnakes

 

[spoony]

i have a silk filled sleeping bag, love it.

 

[Toddy]

Does it pack small Spoony ?
I've got a silk filled quilt and it's really comfortable. I can also buy sheets of silk wadding intended for quilting and I must admit I've been wondering about making myself an extra warm silk liner instead of the single skin one I have.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[spoony]

Does it pack small Spoony ?
I've got a silk filled quilt and it's really comfortable. I can also buy sheets of silk wadding intended for quilting and I must admit I've been wondering about making myself an extra warm silk liner instead of the single skin one I have.

cheers,
Toddy

yes it does, not bad at all, feels luvley as well,

 

[bigbear]

Pertex liners are easily washable, cheaper than silk and not likely to be eaten by bugs. Had one for years - a Snugpak one, good bit of kit.

 

[TeeDee]

Thanks to everyone so far.

 

[Toddy]

This bug or mildew thing isn't something I worry about with my sleep kit.
I air thoroughly, brush and wash as needed and then it's stored, loosely, in a holdall in the top of my linen cupboard.
It gets a fair amount of use and I've never had any problems. Just sometimes I need more warmth until I get to sleep.

SInce I don't ache anymore, and I've had all these examples , I really want to try my hammock and tarp, and if I can freeze in a tent.........so the idea of silk really appeals

I'd have thought that down proofing ought to be the bags feature not your liner

cheers,
Toddy

 

[TeeDee]

Spooney , What make is your sleeping bag then?? By 'silk filled ' i assume thats what you mean?

 

[V8Mondo]

Anyone tried a Ripstop Nylon or Polyester liner?

Just a thought...as I have a lot of the stuff to make my Hammocks with.

I was wondering if there are any reasons not to use it as a liner?

 

[Toddy]

It's cold, inclined to be sweaty too.

cheers,
Toddy