Silk Liners vs Synthetic Liners

[mustbjones]

Is there an distinct advantage to either type?

 

[zilla.kzilla]

Many folks seem to prefer natural in whatever touches their bodies. I've found the silk liners wear through pretty quickly during my training. The synthetics I got from REI are working beautifully. I also tried one pair of merino wool/synthetic blend and it also is doing well.

 

[sillydoll]

I have used the same silk liner for 8 years. Silk is cool when its hot and keeps you warm when its cold. And, it is usually lighter than most of the synthetic liners. Mine weighs 175g.

 

[KiwiNomad06]

I have to disagree about the silk liners. They don't seem to work to keep me cool. I really wanted to carry one because they are so light, but the reality is that I quickly feel unbearably warm inside one! I have left one behind in an albergue on both of my two Caminos now, so if I am lucky enough to walk again, I won't be taking one!
Margaret

 

[ffp13]

I have to disagree about the silk liners. They don't seem to work to keep me cool. I really wanted to carry one because they are so light, but the reality is that I quickly feel unbearably warm inside one!
Margaret

I loved mine for that very reason, on most nights it was enough to keep me warm

 

[Susannafromsweden]

Are we talking about the liners you put in the sleeping bag?

I don't like silk liners either. I got one which is made of Egyptian cotton. It's quite different from ordinary cotton, it's very light (210 gram) and dry quickly.

 

[Al the optimist]

It's always subjective. I personally like the feel of my silk liner and use it without a sleeping bag. However I'm not the winter hardy type!

 

[max44]

i used a silk liner on my last camino. I would not use one again. They dont breathe. i paid quite a bit for a quality one. I just used my sleeping bag in the end. My partner found the same thing.

 

[Stellere]

I love silk liners! I've carried one with me on every backpacking and camping trip for the past 15 years. They're very lightweight and they add a nice bit of warmth. On warm nights, they're enough on their own.

 

[Packinglight]

Are we talking about the liners you put in the sleeping bag?

I don't like silk liners either. I got one which is made of Egyptian cotton. It's quite different from ordinary cotton, it's very light (210 gram) and dry quickly.

Susanna, may I ask where you got your lightweight liner? (or the brand) I have been looking at the silk ones because I like their weight and the skin feel of silk--but my silk blouses always make me sweat horribly in the summer--so I cannot imagine sleeping in a closed silk sack (I run hot--very, very hot)

 

[Susannafromsweden]

Susanna, may I ask where you got your lightweight liner? (or the brand) I have been looking at the silk ones because I like their weight and the skin feel of silk--but my silk blouses always make me sweat horribly in the summer--so I cannot imagine sleeping in a closed silk sack (I run hot--very, very hot)

Yes I agree, silk gets too hot.
This is the one I got (hope the link is working): http://www.cocoon.at/eng/show.php?doc=frameset&page=cocoon_ckat1&kat=3&prod=12&fab=0

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

I bought a liner on Thursday! Silk ones were £50. Cotton ones were £15. Guess which one I bought? Cotton will be fine!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Cotton is a lot heavier than silk or nylon. I have used both silk and nylon, and they both breathe very little. Either can be a bit of a steambath on hot, humid nights!

 

[Packinglight]

Thanks for the link! Looks great