The Added Comfort of Sleeping Bag Liners
November 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Sleeping Bags
In order to get quality sleep after your exhausting hike, you may want to purchase a sleeping bag liner. A liner is a soft cloth that you put inside a sleeping bag. These accessories provide additional warmth and protection from the cold. Additionally, they also protect your sleeping bag from bodily oils and dirt, helping your bag last longer.
A sleeping bag liner is made from a variety of materials. The available varieties are:
- Silk. Silk liners work best in warm locations as they are not very good insulators. They are very comfortable as they are soft and smooth to the touch.
- Fleece. Although it can get quite cumbersome to carry around fleece liners, people like them because they are soft.
- Polyester. This liner can withstand most weather types as it is made of light and breathable synthetic material. You can wash this liner as often as you want.
- Nylon. A nylon sleeping bag liner is a very good insulator and is waterproof.
When shopping for a sleeping bag liner, remember to buy for endurance and a good fit. Look for a liner that is made of quality fabric so you can wash it often. Get a size that fits your sleeping bag as a small liner will restrict movement and you’ll end up sleeping fitfully.


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