My new sleeping bag liner ripped after one night in the Sierras

Bought a silk liner for my 20-degree bag to add a bit of warmth. Woke up with a huge tear along the seam after a night on granite. Are these things just too delicate for real backpacking?

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rosel5017d ago

Silk liners are famous for that... they feel nice at home but just can't handle rough ground. Granite will find every weak spot. Maybe look at a light fleece or a polyester liner instead, something that can take a bit of abrasion. The weight is similar but they're way tougher for actual trail use. It's a bummer to have gear fail on the first night out.

jennifer_mitchell5317d ago

Yeah, the "feel nice at home" part is the trap. I fell for it too, bought a fancy one for a trip a few years back. Mine didn't even make it to the granite, it snagged on a zipper and looked like it got in a fight with a cat. They're just not built for real use, only for feeling fancy in your living room. I switched to a basic fleece sack and it's been through way worse without a mark. It's a lesson you only learn once, usually the hard way.