Mike Islander
WKR
I just wear layers as necessary. Carrying them anyway, and so much easier to move in the bag, and to get in/out. I do sometimes tuck a loose jacket around my neck in front.
What are the more efficient methods you have found for adding warmth to the sleep system? Wearing insulating layers?I have used them in the past. Not for me personally.
I'd add another plus is that I generally find the material more comfortable against the skin than the typical backpacking bag fabric.
However, I definitely found that I would get tangled in them and I think there are more effective and weight efficient ways to add warmth to your sleep system.
Who uses a sleeping bag liner in their sleeping bags? I’ve never used one before.
Pros: added warmth and keeps bag clean
Cons: added weight, extra cost
Am I missing anything?
Thanks
Not worth the weight unless your extending your 3 season bag to a 4 season. If you can afford it a higher quality down bag with better fill rating is lighter and warmer.
I have alternated between a dedicated sleeping base layer and a liner for trips of any length basically any season. I like the liner for comfort more than anything else. When I was a boy scout back in the day, I used a cotton liner that was heavy but super comfortable - now I use a sea to summit one that is a little more clingy and uncomfortable but still pretty good.My "liner" is generally wearing a base layer. depending on the season that base layer may be very light or more substantial. On longer trips I may even have a "dedicated" sleeping base layer - so its not funky one I've been hiking/hunting in all week.