Do Sleeping Bag Liners Work?

[Duidery]

Hello

I'm thinking of getting a sleeping bag liner to help keep the sleeping bag cleaner and to help with the cold. Do the liners actually add warmth? I'd like to hear some real experiences with them before making the purchase.

Thanks

 

[Stid2677]

Hello

I'm thinking of getting a sleeping bag liner to help keep the sleeping bag cleaner and to help with the cold. Do the liners actually add warmth? I'd like to hear some real experiences with them before making the purchase.

Thanks

I use a merino bag liner, it does add maybe 10 degrees, and since it gets stinky after several days, I'm sure it keeps some of that out of the bag. But just too heavy for me for pack in hunts or camping. I use it when I'm camping from the boat of raft, but not when I have to carry it.

 

[jtw]

I have a poly one. Its nice at base camp but at 10 oz id rather bring a warmer bag.

 

[gobbler1662]

Buy the sea to summit reactor. There is a reactor, reactor plus and reactor extreme I believe. These will add anywhere from 10-25 degrees to your bag. And yes they do work like magic. You can be freezing cold and pull up the reactor and instant warmth. I use the standard reactor with my western mountaineering summer lite a 32 degree bag. I keep the reactor at my feet and pull it up when needed. This system will take me down to the low 20's.

 

[whacker1]

I bought one a few years ago and pack it with me when I am not sure what to expect. It makes a considerable difference, and I don't have to use it if the weather stays warm. But if it should drop below my 20 degree synthetic bag's abilities then it is perfect. If I bring the 10 degree down bag then it is a few more degrees of comfort I get out of the bag.

 

[ianpadron]

I have the Sea To Summit Reactor which supposedly adds 25 degrees to a bag.

I spent Saturday night at 7700 feet in my 30 degree bag and I was FREEZING. That is the second time I've gotten cold using it. From my experience, it doesn't do anything aside from keeping your bag clean and preventing that nasty sticky feeling on your skin.

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[Gumbo]

I have the Sea To Summit Reactor which supposedly adds 25 degrees to a bag.

I spent Saturday night at 7700 feet in my 30 degree bag and I was FREEZING. That is the second time I've gotten cold using it. From my experience, it doesn't do anything aside from keeping your bag clean and preventing that nasty sticky feeling on your skin.

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I agree. I had a reactor and it didn't do anything except get twisted around and drive me crazy. I think wearing my clothes is a better option if I need more warmth.

 

[zman]

Hello

I'm thinking of getting a sleeping bag liner to help keep the sleeping bag cleaner and to help with the cold. Do the liners actually add warmth? I'd like to hear some real experiences with them before making the purchase.

Thanks

I have a 30 degree bag but was always cold. Picked up the Sea to Summit reactor and it really does make a difference. Probably better off buying a warmer bag but the liner is a heck of a lot cheaper. And then summer/low elevation you dont bring it so you are lighter than if you had the heavier bag. Best scenario would be two bags if you can afford it.

 

[slow]

Just spent 4 nights above 9000ft with temps in the 30s. I use a quilt with base layers, mostly to keep the quilt clean and not stick to the pad. My buddy used a 30 degree S2S bag with one of their liners..not sure which one. After this trip he says he's ditching the liner and going to base layers. I could hear him fighting with the liner at night in his tent.

 

[camping1601]

My wife uses one of the reactors and says it helps a small amount.

 

[Lawnboi]

I had one I sold. Twisted around and drove me nuts. I don't feel it helped much

 

[Mmcan]

I have a liner that is impregnated somehow w permethrin to keep bugs away. It also keeps my WM Badger cleaner on the inside. I like it for these reasons, especially if tarp camping. I also sleep warm most of the time, and like the liner as a way to keep me a little warmer if i'm totally unzipped in my bag (seems I'm often either too hot zipped or too cold unzipped without it). I don't use it as a way to keep my bag warmer. I just wear my lj's to bed if its gonna be a really cold one. Is it a must have item? Nope. But I enjoy having it. The wrapping up/twisting issue has never been a problem for me.

 

[CA Karen]

I have a silk one....can be a pain getting in and out of the bag because of it..... but it does work well for keeping the bag clean and for added warmth.

 

[Jon Boy]

Didn't work at all for me. Always got twisted up in yet. Bought a pair of down pants that weighs the same or less and are extremely warm and multi purpose.

 

[Hoges]

I use a silk liner. Packs small and weighs very little. Not sure it adds much warmth but certainly keeps the bag clean.

I don't sleep in my boots but if one did it would make a huge difference keeping the bag clean.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

My base layer is my liner. Depending on weather forcast for trip, I might pack lighter base layers... or I might pack the Polartec base.

As for using a liner to keep my bag clean... Never worried about it, I have a nice tumble washer at home.

Along the silver reflective liners.... I have been wanting a set of that new Columbia Omni-heat base layer.
Seems like the same principal only in clothing that won't twist on me.
Hunt'nFish

 

[jspradley]

My base layer is my liner. Depending on weather forcast for trip, I might pack lighter base layers... or I might pack the Polartec base.

As for using a liner to keep my bag clean... Never worried about it, I have a nice tumble washer at home.

Along the silver reflective liners.... I have been wanting a set of that new Columbia Omni-heat base layer.
Seems like the same principal only in clothing that won't twist on me.
Hunt'nFish

Those silver dot lined Columbia base layers suck... they get the stank BAD and are not durable at all.

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[jspradley]

I do want to add that the omni heat dots are a good technology and do work well...just those particular base layers are very flimsy

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[Hunt'nFish]

Thanks, good to know!
Hunt'nFish

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

I think it helps a little bit. I always wear my base layers to bed anyways so the liner is just a little extra warmth.