Sleeping bag liners & quilts

A thin liner is intended for hygiene and as an extra inner layer. Cold nights in a tent need a sufficiently insulated sleeping system. Plan equipment for the expected conditions and your own warmth requirements rather than relying on the liner alone.

A quilt is designed as lightweight sleeping equipment and may have a closing footbox or mat attachments. An open blanket wraps easily around you but can shift during sleep and allow cold draughts through the gaps.

Compare length, shoulder width and foot shape. The liner should lie loosely inside without compressing the insulation. A side opening may make entry easier if you find turning around inside a narrow sleeping bag awkward.

Air it after each night and wash according to its care label. A dry liner keeps dirt and skin oils away from the main sleeping bag. Let quilts and blankets dry completely too before putting them into longer-term storage.