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Liner only. Most Albergues had extra blankets I could borrow if I needed to.For fun, let's conduct a poll. We have this question come up so often, that it might be convenient to point to poll results that illustrate the range of responses.
Because the forum software offers very limited polling choices, we'll need to make some generalizations and assumptions, to make one recommendation that covers:
Feel free to provide more nuanced responses in posts below.
- All routes in Spain and Portugal
- All months except mid-summer (July and August), and winter (December-January-February)
Edited to add: I expect that the option of "None, because I plan to use private accommodation" will be under-represented in this poll, because many of those people won't even bother to read this thread.)
Yes, the temperatures can change dramatically in any month, and year to year, and that's why one needs to be prepared for a range of conditions, and not just the average temperature. In March, I would probably take a full size down quilt inside the liner, but in June I would only take a half-size. Most of the difference in sleeping gear would be in the clothes that I can layer inside the bag/liner. I would take a down vest and an extra base layer of merino wool in March but not in June. This is more versatile than a warmer sleeping bag would be.March and June are very different in temperatures as are September and November. The temperatures can change dramatically during these seasons and what I take is definitely different.
I am glad to see someone vote for Other!I had to vote Other. Reason is that I put even more emphasis on sleep clothing layers than the single sleep item like a liner or sleeping bag.
Still I chose liner+sleeping bag in anticipation of the VdlP next October
Typically the liner goes inside the sleeping bag, but donehat works for you.For the liner and sleeping bag does the sleeping bag go inside the liner or is The liner inside the sleeping bag? Thanks
I expect that originally, the idea of a "liner" was that it would go inside the sleeping bag - to keep the sleeping bag clean, as the liner is easier to wash. However, a lot a variations have developed.For the liner and sleeping bag does the sleeping bag go inside the liner or is The liner inside the sleeping bag?
Hi Kariann,Hi George
Try this https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/search-forums/sleeping-bag.247/
Just found it myself ;-)
Hi Bradypus.I also have a SOL bivy bag. If you use it with a liner then it would probably be warm enough on all but the coldest of nights. Personally I'd rather have my summer down sleeping bag though as the SOL rustles like a crisp packet and might well draw some sour looks in your direction in a dorm room!
With albergues - some have blankets. some don't. Those that do - they aren't washed frequently (some people aren't comfortable with that). How much you need depends on whether you are a cold or warm sleeper. I am cold when I sleep - so I usually need my silk liner AND my summer weight down sleeping bag or quilt. I look for the lightest/most compressible option I can afford. Warm sleepers are often fine with just a liner.As I hope to spend 70% of my time in albergues
I don't understand their purpose when used in conjunction with a sleeping bag
Thanks. I guess because none of those really apply to me I don't see the need. Also, perhaps if I didn't have a good quality and ultralight down sleeping bag I might see the need for a liner. My wife has one that she bought for overnight hikes that I was planning to take with me, but after asking her about it she mentioned she never actually used it. So I'll travel with just a sleeping bag, and time will tell whether or not that's sufficient for me. If I wasn't so focused on keeping the weight of my pack to a minimum I'd probably take a liner just in case, but my liner actually weighs more than my sleeping bag.
- LIner absorbs the sweat and is easier to wash.
- Liner adds a layer of insulation.
- You can use separately if you like.
Thanks. I guess because none of those really apply to me I don't see the need. Also, perhaps if I didn't have a good quality and ultralight down sleeping bag I might see the need for a liner. My wife has one that she bought for overnight hikes that I was planning to take with me, but after asking her about it she mentioned she never actually used it. So I'll travel with just a sleeping bag, and time will tell whether or not that's sufficient for me. If I wasn't so focused on keeping the weight of my pack to a minimum I'd probably take a liner just in case, but my liner actually weighs more than my sleeping bag.
This is how many of us are using the "liners" - mine is quite roomy - but "overbag" is probably a better description!An overbag is simply a zippered rectangular bag you put over another sleeping bag to get extra warmth, but I use the overbag by itself.
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