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A few readers have made a comment that they’ve never heard of traveling with a sleeping bag liner (or travel sheet) but are happy they found them on these posts on budget travel essentials and must have backpacker gear. If you’ve never heard of sleeping bag liners being used for everyday travel, keep reading and find out if it’s right for you!
The Top 5 Benefits of Traveling with a Sleeping Bag Liner
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As a long term traveler, I use a sleeping bag liner as a travel sheet. This is an absolute essential item in my travel gear. These are my top five reasons why:
Browint Silk/Cotton Travel Sheet with Double Zippers
Cleanliness
I travel long term, which means I travel on a budget to maximize my funds and stay in budget accommodation the majority of the time. Whether it’s a cheap guesthouse in Southeast Asia, a hostel in Europe, or a hotel in South America a sleeping bag liner guarantees a certain amount of cleanliness.
The Friendly Sleeping Bag Liner
Budget
Some budget accommodation options (including hostels) don’t offer linens or towels. A lightweight sleeping bag liner and travel towel solve these problems and help me save cash.
Brave Era Naturally Hypoallergenic Silk Travel Sheet
Comfort
I get cold on flights and as one of my top in-flight essentials; a sleeping bag liner helps me stay warm. I also use them on long bus rides and plane journeys.
Bugs
Mosquitos love me and my legs have the scars to prove it. A sleeping bag liner acts as a super mosquito net by keeping me completely enclosed. This was the only relief I had when I was scuba diving in Utila because sand flies aren’t deterred by mosquito spray and they are ruthless!
Coleman Stratus Adult Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner
Adventure Travel
If I decide to do any camping on my trip I can always rent a sleeping bag and place my liner inside for hygienic reasons.
In cold weather, even when provided with thick blankets in my accommodation, it makes a MASSIVE difference insulating the heat.
Sea to Summit Premium Silk Travel Liner
For long term travelers, the silk sleeping liners are perfect. Not only can you use it on a flight but you can also use it in cheap guest houses or hostels that may not provide a blanket (or one that you want to use).
The Sea to Summit is a silk sleeping sack made with ripstop silk, so it’s soft and smooth. Plus it’s ideal for camping or safaris, it adds up to 10 degrees of warmth, making it great if you often feel a little cold.
I bought my sleeping bag liner at an outdoor store in the Lake District in England. It’s a lightweight microfiber blend most similar to these travel sheets. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post where I’ll show you how to choose one and give you our top picks!
Do you travel with a sleeping bag liner? What are the benefits?
Please read these posts for more essential travel gear:
- Fast Drying Travel Towels
- Travel Headlamp
- Voltage Converters and Travel Adapters
- Rain Jackets for Women
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Hello !
Great article.
This is the first time I hear about sleeping bag liner.
Is it the same with sleeping bag ? Or, do they have differences ?
Thank you for your time !
Hi Giannis, so pleased you enjoyed the article! ? You can use the sleeping bag liner inside of your sleeping bag if you require some extra warmth. But many of our readers also travel with a liner when staying in hostels and budget accommodation. You might also find this article helpful: https://www.travelfashiongirl.com/travel-sheets/ Hope this helps answer your question!
I recently travelled in China and that involved a couple of overnight trains in shared cabins. My sleeping bag liner was great because the supplied sheets were of questionable cleanliness and also I could put my valuables in the bottom and sleep easily in the knowledge it would be pretty difficult for someone who to rob me!
That’s awesome Fleur! Really great insight! Glad you enjoyed your trip!
I’ve had my sleeping bag liner for about 7 years now. I never travel (far) without it! I absolutely love it for long airplane trips. I “get in” it and pull it up over my shoulders…it’s so comfortable and I am able to sleep easily in it. It’s warm for being so thin and lightweight – it packs up into a little bag about the size of a mini umbrella.
Great advice Lindsay! Glad you’ve found something that works so well for you!
I see I’m not the only one that the sand flies on Utila liked so much, I must have had 40 – 50 welts on my legs after the first night. I’m guessing sand flies are like mosquitoes and bed bugs, they affect some people a lot more than others, and it looks like we are on the list of people sand flies like.
They absolutely destroyed me. Amazing island but those sand flies were killer!
Do you have any information on light portable trolleys to use with a carryon soft bag/duffle? I have traveled worldwide with the MEI bag, which I would NEVER trade for anything else but need removable wheels at times. My husband needs a trolley with a longer handle because of his height.
Hi Karin, that’s a great question! I’m going to post it on our Facebook Group to see if we can get feedback from other readers for you: https://www.facebook.com/TravelFashionGirl Take a look!