Preparing my pack, running the checklist, I took my silk liner, and wondered why do I actually need this? Can I ditch it and save 4 ounces? Or did I forget its use?
(FYI: I sleep with a quilt on a blue foam mat)
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Ditching the silk liner
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I like mine, but only because I find it comfortable,and it helps keep my quilt clean. In my opinion, it adds no warmth at all.
Chuck it. No more nights getting twisted up. Wipe yourself down at night and your bag will stay clean for quite some time.
I wouldn't go on a long distance hike without one. If you are doing shorter trips, I don't see the point in taking one along.
I hate 'em.
They (and other thin liner) added no noticeable warmth and were so "tangle-able" that I vowed to never use another after I sold both.
A good base layer does the "keeping quilt clean" job without the weight and tanglefactor of a liner.
+1 on what Todd said, if you want something a light weight base layer is better and more versatile .
+1 to Ken and Todd with a specific onus to wiping yourself down. A packtowl nano is less than an ounce and has plenty of utility.
Sell the liner and buy a towell.
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