Silk Sleeping Bag Liner

If you want a lightweight sleeping bag liner then silk is your best option. There are many different kinds of silk sleeping bag liner available to buy and the type you choose will depend on your budget and how you will be using it. Here is a list of the best types of silk sleeping bag liner by type and brand:

Sea to Summit 100% Premium Silk Liner
Description: Sea to Summit's premium silk traveling sheets are made from the strongest, finest ripstop silk available. Perfect for keeping a sleeping bag clean and for hostel or budget hotel traveling.
Reviews: This liner has a very generous cut - the rectangular one with no hood has plenty of material to pull it up under your head and give you plenty of wiggle room in your bag. So far, I'm quite pleased.

Cocoon Silk MummyLiner
Description: Made to create a comfortable and consistent sleep environment, this silk mummy liner is tremendously breathable and wicks moisture.
Reviews: What I have found is that I don't feel sweaty wet when I am using this in a 20 degree bag in 65 degree temps. Makes the bag much more comfortable and if it adds even 5 degrees I will be one happy camper!

Grand Trunk Single Silk Sleep Sack
Description: Adding 10-12 degrees to your sleeping bag, the Grand Trunk Silk Sleep Sack will keep you warm on chilly nights. This super-soft, 100% silk sleep sack serves as a sleeping bag liner when you zip your bag together with your partner's, and it makes a comfy bed sheet if you camp in luxury with a blow-up mattress.
Reviews: The small drawstring bag can easily be carried in a tote or backpack and it's virtually weightless.

Grizzly 100% Silk Liner
Description: This 100% silk liner adds warmth and comfort. Use it as a sleeping sheet or liner in bag.
Reviews: The liner is black and will keep your bag from stinking if you plan on hiking. It will also warm your bag up about 10 degrees. I have a 45 degree bag and when I use this liner in my bag I can sleep comfortably in colder temps. The liner weighs just a few ounces and you can just shove it in the bottom of your sleeping bag sac to save a bit of weight.

Rab - Silk Sleeping Bag Liners
Description: Standard silk sleeping bag liner ideal for camping, travel and hut use. 100% Chinese Silk is a natural fibre giving great warmth for weight, one of the lightest natural fibres.
Reviews: Rab silk sleeping bag liners cheap deals. An ultra-soft expandable pillow created for everyone received from Trekkers to Car Campers seeking easily portable comfort. These include ideal for protecting your current sleeping bag alongside grime and dirt avoiding the particular be required to clean your bag.

Silk & Poly Blend Sleeping Bag Liner
Description: Silk & poly blend Sleeping Bag Liners for sensuous warmth and comfort. A silk and poly blend sleeping bag liner is far better than nylon, plastic or cotton against your skin. Our bag liners are easily cleaned because it's machine washable Silk for warmth and poly for durability – great for when you're on the move.
Reviews: Washed well and was very soft. We did not dry by machine, but dried quickly when hung on the line. Turn inside out for the softest touch. Came with a lovely and large enough little storage bag!

Has anyone ever used a silk sleeping bag liner?

I have seen some people mention that the use of silk sleeping bag liner. Does anyone have experience of using a silk sleeping bag liner ?

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

By radson
I always use a silk liner when in a sleeping bag. I just spent 2 months in a tent and a sleeping bag liner is one of those little things that makes life so much more comfortable if you are using sleeping bags a lot

By Matthew Black
I use one - it adds two or three degrees to the warmth of the bag in my experience, in addition to the added convenience of cleaning.

By DanielBMe
I'd go with silk since it packs smaller and is lighter. It also doesn't absorb odours as much as cotton. I used a silk one for my trip to India and was very happy with it.

By Highs and Lows
Having used one before, I would definitely say that a liner gives a lot of extra warmth to your sleeping bag, and they are very light too. The big advantage of a silk liner is that after washing they dry very quickly

By youradvocate
I use a silk liner one but in the mornings I am always trussed up - just can't seem to get the knack.

By MotoBoss
I have one of these to help substitute carrying a heavy bag. Works as a outer liner for your down bag and as a summer bag, packs really small and weighs nothing.

By Anne Cowan
As a long distance hiker turned long distance cyclist, I have been using a cocoon silk liner for years. I especially like that it packs up so small that I can pack it in the top of our sleeping bag stuff sack, ready for the next night in the tent!

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

By mathangi
I laughed so much when reading this! Hilarious yet useful!

By jimshu
Silk always! Cool in warm weather, warm in cold weather. If you think about it, silk is nature's way of keeping the silkworm at a constant temperature. Also has insecticidal properties so may help ward off bed bugs , lice etc.

By ExplorerWannaBe
I have both silk and microfiber sleeping bag liners. In general, I prefer the feel of the silk but it does seem to create more static than the microfiber (if that bothers you). The silk packs a little tighter, the microfiber is easier to wash.

Is it worth spending extra money on a silk sleeping bag liner?

I need some advice on silk sleeping bag liner.

By C2C10
Many years ago in my early back-packing days, I would use a hostelling cotton liner. The reason why I converted to silk was that silk is being light, packs small and most important (to me) is silk dries out muck quicker than cotton.
I have the Sea to Summit 100% Premium Silk Liner liner and I rate it pretty good, although not cheap, cost me £45, I think you can them a bit cheaper on Amazon.

By NJGuy
The lighter weight is offset by the cost, but on longer backpacking trips it's the amount of weight you carry that's important.

By Ogie_Ogilthorpe
I really can't figure out when one would want to use one for travel. If you're in bed.....what's the use of a sleeping bag liner? Would you really want to be in a bag if you don't have to be?

By Saffron_Ro
They're often used for sanitary reasons. In a grungy hostel bed they provide some protection and some additional warmth.

By medusan
You pay for what you get when it comes to Silk sleeping bag liners - splash the cash and enjoy the difference (and let your sleeping bag lasts longer).

By Teepee
I have 3 different silk liners, but by far the best is the sea to summit rectangular one. Its ripstop silk and it seems to stay in place better, its warmer, lighter and never constrictive.

By apj1974
I've got one of the silk liners that lidl were selling several years ago. I'm sure it only cost a tenner or maybe less, but is is brilliant and very well made.

By inthestars
I've had (and used) a silk sleeping bag liner for 7 years now, both on its own and inside a sleeping bag. Best $40 CDN I've ever spent. Dries quickly as well. It's my little bit of luxury when traveling on a budget!

Sleeping Bag or Sleeping Bag Liner?

What is the difference between a sleeping bag and a sleeping bag liner? Will I be OK just taking a sleeping bag liner? I also have a 1-2 season, small, lightweight sleeping bag, but i'm not sure whether i'll need it?

By anniesantiago
Depends on what month you're walking?

By reed523
I wouldn't consider long distance without a sleeping bag. I also use an old flannel sheet for a liner that probably weighs more than the bag. Being cold is no fun for me.

By Tomtorto
if it is going to be warm then a liner should be good if it is about 40 get a cheap sleeping bag or get it rated for the temperature you need and a liner adds 15 degrees.

By Tomtorto
Unless you are trekking no sleeping bag is needed. My favourite travelling accesory is a silk sleeping bag liner, um silky!!!!

By criggy
I think the liner I have right now is cotton, treated for anti malaria/bedbug so I'll take that one with me... Pre-departure expenses are already getting out of control, so I think i'll hold off on buying a silk one for now

By markss
If you are walking in March you likely need more than just a sleeping bag liner. It was cold, windy, rainy, snowy, muddy and wet.

By anniethenurse
leeping bag or sleeping bag liner? we all have our own personal opinion on this subject.

By M81906
I have traveled many places, and met many other travelers. I have never met a traveler who wished they had brought a sleeping bag. I have met many travelers who regretted bringing a sleeping bag.

By falcon269
Unless you plan to sleep outdoors, the outside air temperature is of no concern in selecting a sleeping bag/liner. The decision hangs mostly on how cold blooded you are! If you need to be warm, then choose the sleeping bag.

By almhath
I don't know what month yet. But likely spring or fall, such as April/May or September/October.

How do wash the silk sleeping bag liner?

Does anyone have experience of wash a silk sleeping bag liner?

By janit0r
yes i have. they are very nice and comfortable. but whatever you do, don't as in DO NOT use bleach on silk.

By Wee Trojan
I think handwash in Woolite - if it's ok for fine wool it's ok for silk. Keep water hand warm.

By pathloser
Use luke-warm water. This helps to disperse the cleaner.

By Mary D
I started out a few years ago using a silk sleeping bag liner, expecting it to add warmth to my 30* bag and to keep it clean.

By yowzer
I use a REI store brand silk liner. It doesn't add noticeably to warmth, but as others have said, it helps keep the bag cleaner longer. It's a lot easier to wash a silk liner in my bathtub or sink, than going to a laundromat every few trips (They don't seem to exist on the Eastside!) with a commercial high capacity washer that can handle a bag.

By RazorCityDen
I don't know about silk, but I spend a lot of time sleeping in a sleeping bag and like to use a thin 'flannel' liner. It's easy to wash under 'field' conditions and goes a long ways toward keeping my sleeping bag clean and less smelly.

By Ken
I would recommend first giving it a good airing, after using a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Washing should be a last resort, not something that is done regularly.

By kerne
I always use one but mainly for keeping my bag clean rather than warmth.