Hello people. Going camping in southern spain in a few weeks time and figured my 3/4 season bag will probably be a tad much... Considered getting a 1 season bag but then though maybe it would be more worth while to gat a sleeping bag liner which I can use to sleep in whilst over there and then I can use it to line my usual sleeping bag in the winter... so, which one! Silk, cotton or fleece...

Fleece seems a bit overkill for spain in summer but would make my bag lovely and roasty toasty for the scottish winters so i guess the choice is cotton or silk, so, what are the pros, cons, recommendations etc etc...?!

silk - light, very comfy, dries quickly, feels great. expensive

cotton - heavier, dries slowly, feels like you're in an old flannel when damp/wet. cheap

Looby,

Second that recommendation for silk, used a silk liner for 6 mths in Liberia (90% humidity and ave temps of 39 deg C). Kept me as comfortable as possible in those conditions (no air con!!).

Coccoon used to do a silk/cotton mix which had a nice feel than pure silk, but didn't do the damp, sweaty cotton thing. Not sure if they're still available, but it's a nice compromise and still very light.

Used a silk liner for years now and wouldn't use anything else

I agree, it just has to be silk! I always use one. Great in huts or hot conditions, comfortable feel, adds a bit of warmth to a bag and keeps it clean.

Don't suppose you want to buy my (brand new, unused) spare Rab one? ;)

Definitely silk - you can get them on EBAY for 10 quid. Just used mine for 2 weeks in huts in the Alps and it was great.

Ok, so the general consensus is silk then!

Matt C: you have my attention... how much?!

Looby, I've emailed you via the site...

If the deal fails try Lemon Tree liners from Itchy Feet/ Snow and Rock. Best investment this year!

And in case Lemon Tree or Cocoon don't fit your needs go for Jagbag. You can fully customize their silk bags to your needs. Are a bit costly tough.

I'd recommend a silk liner too. Being using one 10 years, and would certainly recommend it over cotton (weight, compactness). Careful when you wash 'em though, mine shrank to dwarf size despite washing it at 30C in the machine.

I've just replaced it now from aforementioned jagbags (www.jagbags.co.nz) £19 inc airmail postage.

If you're not backpacking, cotton's fine and use one when camping from the car.

Yes - jagbags are lovely - they recommend you wash them by hand using a dab of shampoo. It's really easy and they dry quickly ...
They're really well made - very luxurious!