Sleeping bag liner

[auburnfive]

Hello,
Can anyone recommend a brand of sleeping bag liner? Weight, price, comfort and available in Canada are considerations. Thanks

 

[Grid]

Hello,
Can anyone recommend a brand of sleeping bag liner? Weight, price, comfort and available in Canada are considerations. Thanks

I bought mine from MEC. Very lightweight! https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5025-842/Silk-Travel-Rectangular-Liner

 

[t2andreo]

It is in the US, but I highly recommend the micro fiber liners made by Alps Mountaineering. This is the liner I use:

Rectangle Liner PolyCotton | ALPS Mountaineering

www.alpsmountaineering.com

It is large enough, has a full zipper on two sides, and is machine washable. When packed, it fits in a one-gallon ziplock.

The price is also reasonable.

Hope this helps.

 

[C clearly]

Rab silk liner is available in mummy or rectangular shape at Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Vancouver.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

With a pouch for a pillow:

Silk Liner Sleeping Bag Hostel Camping Travel Inner Sheet Sleep Sack Backpack | eBay

1 x Sleeping Bag Liner. Structure: Envelope. Material: Silk Blend. 1 x Pocket. A ll orders will be dispatched within 24 hours From manchester.

www.ebay.com

 

[Cookiedave]

Ive the same question re sleeping bag liner but i live in "london' uk
Can anyone recommend a brand of sleeping bag liner, Weight, price, comfort and available in uk....
Ive seen one in blacks store fleece and quite cheep but quite bulky.... Ive also seen silk ones and they are £40-£50...
I understand sleeping bags are tooooo bulky..... Ive a fairly bulky one...
Also is it necessary to buy a bed bug sheet ?

 

[auburnfive]

With a pouch for a pillow:

Silk Liner Sleeping Bag Hostel Camping Travel Inner Sheet Sleep Sack Backpack | eBay

1 x Sleeping Bag Liner. Structure: Envelope. Material: Silk Blend. 1 x Pocket. A ll orders will be dispatched within 24 hours From manchester.

www.ebay.com

Has anyone used or ordered this? Seems to good to be true

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Has anyone used or ordered this? Seems to good to be true

Yes, I have one, though probably not from this seller. The same thing is widely available on eBay.

 

[spursfan]

Ive the same question re sleeping bag liner but i live in "london' uk
Can anyone recommend a brand of sleeping bag liner, Weight, price, comfort and available in uk....
Ive seen one in blacks store fleece and quite cheep but quite bulky.... Ive also seen silk ones and they are £40-£50...
I understand sleeping bags are tooooo bulky..... Ive a fairly bulky one...
Also is it necessary to buy a bed bug sheet ?

Go for the silk one - much lighter - find a Cotswold Outdoor shop (Piccadilly, Covent Garden, High Holborn)

 

[david marquez]

I have tried numerous bag liners over the years: silk, coolmax, merino.
By far my favorite is the merino wool sleeping bag liner sold by REI in the us.

 

[Carolethecatlover]

Silk is the only way to go! I got mine in an Op Shop, (thrift shore? Oxfam shop) for $5, Aussies...also I cut open the bottom and sewed in a zip. Open zip, pull up go to WC, and even wear as evening gown. I have one of the marino ones too...it's all you need in Summer. And a down sleeping bag...unnecessary in Summer. Greetings from Sydney.

 

[Cookiedave]

I’m intending In going/ booked flight hostels etc for mid May...
So beginning of summer so to speak...
I don’t really want to spend more than £35- £40

 

[Sixwheeler]

Whatever you choose, choose a silk one.

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

Has anyone used or ordered this? Seems to good to be true

"SilkBLEND"

 

[auburnfive]

With a pouch for a pillow:

Silk Liner Sleeping Bag Hostel Camping Travel Inner Sheet Sleep Sack Backpack | eBay

1 x Sleeping Bag Liner. Structure: Envelope. Material: Silk Blend. 1 x Pocket. A ll orders will be dispatched within 24 hours From manchester.

www.ebay.com

I ordered from EBay today, Thanks Falcon 269! It came to $20 Canadian with delivery. The downside is that it may take up to 2 months to arrive. Still time for this summer Camino.

 

[Sixwheeler]

"SilkBLEND"

If it seems too good to be true it probably is.

 

[Dorpie]

Personally I didn't like the silk liners much, too constricting and clingy in hot weather for my liking. To be clear I was using this as my only sleep cover.

The Coolmax liners from Sea to Summit worked better for me, I liked the stretchiness and breathability they seem to offer.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NSZ3X8/?tag=casaivar-21

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

Personally I didn't like the silk liners much, too constricting and clingy in hot weather...The Coolmax liners... I liked the stretchiness and breathability they seem to offer.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NSZ3X8/?tag=casaivar-21

NOW you've done it... I didn't know about coolmax liners! I'm almost always too hot. Thanks for making mention.

 

[Cookiedave]

Interesting the different options....

 

[makingtrax]

A pure silk liner also detracts the bed bugs. The weave is so fine the critters cant get thru....

 

[andralynn]

I bought mine from MEC. Very lightweight! https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5025-842/Silk-Travel-Rectangular-Liner

I bought mine off EBay, a $70 silk liner for $30. Amazon has them reasonable as well. Are you walking the Camino in May this year?

 

[andralynn]

Has anyone used or ordered this? Seems to good to be true

I have one like this and it’s true

 

[C clearly]

A pure silk liner also detracts the bed bugs. The weave is so fine the critters cant get thru....

Bed bugs can't get through any reasonably fine weave. They are the size of apple seeds, and don't chew fabric.

 

[t2andreo]

Just as an FYI, I have tried silk and CoolMax. The fabrics were not the issue for me.

The issue was being able to get in a out of the liner at night. Generally, none of these liners have a separating tab or zipper. So, you must shimmy in and out of them.

For me, this is like putting on pants that are several sizes too small, and wet... get the picture. Now, add a full bladder at 2:30 AM...

So, I search and searched until I found the Alps Engineering liner with a full separating zipper on two sides. Thought this might help.

 

[Grid]

I bought mine off EBay, a $70 silk liner for $30. Amazon has them reasonable as well. Are you walking the Camino in May this year?

I’m starting the CF in two weeks, walking until end of May.

 

[Washie]

Would a single duvet cover suffice instead of a sleeping bag liner?

 

[Cookiedave]

I bought mine off EBay, a $70 silk liner for $30. Amazon has them reasonable as well. Are you walking the Camino in May this year?

yes 13th may, st jean pied de port

 

[Cookiedave]

Just as an FYI, I have tried silk and CoolMax. The fabrics were not the issue for me.

The issue was being able to get in a out of the liner at night. Generally, none of these liners have a separating tab or zipper. So, you must shimmy in and out of them.

For me, this is like putting on pants that are several sizes too small, and wet... get the picture. Now, add a full bladder at 2:30 AM...

So, I search and searched until I found the Alps Engineering liner with a full separating zipper on two sides. Thought this might help.

thx that's what I was thinking re the toilet in middle of the night lol

 

[Eric G]

Hello,
Can anyone recommend a brand of sleeping bag liner? Weight, price, comfort and available in Canada are considerations. Thanks

Great silk liners from NZ. Very light and warm. I carry a puff jacket in case for additional warmth.

 

[Tmac08]

Great silk liners from NZ. Very light and warm. I carry a puff jacket in case for additional warmth.

Great plan, I may do the same

 

[Eric G]

The liner weighs just 5 oz. Puff jacket only 10 oz. For less then 1 lbs you have a sleeping system as well as a puff jacket for cool evenings.
Make sure you give yourself a few weeks for delivery of the liner.
Buen Camino

 

[Sha-Ron]

Would a single duvet cover suffice instead of a sleeping bag liner?

A single duvet cover if made from cotton may be a bit heavy or possibly not as warm as a silk liner.

 

[Cookiedave]

Great silk liners from NZ. Very light and warm. I carry a puff jacket in case for additional warmth.

thx mate, being a kiwi I better have a look.... lol

 

[Cookiedave]

The latest I’ve been told is bye a cheep compact sleeping bag off discount sports store in London/ uk for 1/2 price of silk ones...
and leave at fisterra hostel at the end

 

[El Mayordomo]

Ive the same question re sleeping bag liner but i live in "london' uk
Can anyone recommend a brand of sleeping bag liner, Weight, price, comfort and available in uk....
Ive seen one in blacks store fleece and quite cheep but quite bulky.... Ive also seen silk ones and they are £40-£50...
I understand sleeping bags are tooooo bulky..... Ive a fairly bulky one...
Also is it necessary to buy a bed bug sheet ?

I am trying two - silk one from decathlon (mummy style so quite cosy!) but also an artificial silk style on from Frindly Swede on Amazon - it seems great and has a zipper https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016BVF5NI/?tag=casaivar-21

 

[Cookiedave]

Interesting....
I have overloaded myself with so much information, what to take and not to take it does get confusing....
Roll on the 13th of may when i start....

 

[Cookiedave]

I am trying two - silk one from decathlon (mummy style so quite cosy!) but also an artificial silk style on from Frindly Swede on Amazon - it seems great and has a zipper https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016BVF5NI/?tag=casaivar-21

Which do you prefer then ?

 

[Cookiedave]

I finally took the plunge; and brought silk one £24.99 at decathlon....
The idea being use it and if I like it buy a expensive one for next Camino….

 

[t2andreo]

Just as an FYI, I have tried silk and CoolMax. The fabrics were not the issue for me.

The issue was being able to get in a out of the liner at night. Generally, none of these liners have a separating tab or zipper. So, you must shimmy in and out of them.

For me, this is like putting on pants that are several sizes too small, and wet... get the picture. Now, add a full bladder at 2:30 AM...

So, I search and searched until I found the Alps Engineering liner with a full separating zipper on two sides. Thought this might help.

I need to update this original posting. the company that makes the excellent microfiber and microfleece sleeping bag liners, with full separating zippers is Alps Mountaineering. Originally, I miss-typed. My bad.

 

[Carolethecatlover]

LOL! I had this problem. I just cut open the bottom and sewed a zip in. I did this because of hot feet, and the need to go to the bathroom quietly. Easy!