It’s autumn. Winter is fast approaching. You’re probably already dusting off your insulated sleeping pad and ironing your thermals… ok, perhaps not ironing your thermals, but at least digging them out from the bottom of the drawer. Most serious winter campers have a 4 season sleeping bag for the colder months – a tried and tested way of keeping warm. However, depending on the amount of winter camping you’re planning to do, and the temperature it will likely be, there are other options that will save you a stack of cash and avoid the need to find somewhere to store yet another bulky piece of kit. One option is a sleeping bag liner and today we are going to look specifically at fleece sleeping bag liners.
If you’re only planning a couple of winter camps, or you’re a fair weather winter camper, then it may be worth considering a sleeping bag liner. A sleeping bag liner will not only keep your sleeping bag clean, but it will also serve to add a few degrees to your sleeping bag temperature rating. Fleece sleeping bag liners are budget friendly (cheaper than merino wool liners), warm and lightweight, and give that snuggle feeling that other materials such as cotton and silk don’t – and let’s face it, who doesn’t like to snuggle down into a warm blanket when they’re camping in winter?
We particularly like the idea of using a fleece sleeping bag liner in conjunction with a camping quilt (check out our Camping quilts available in the UK article for a great selection of quilts). Some people don’t like camping quilts because they don’t like laying directly on a sleeping pad which can not only feel unpleasant but can also allow for cold drafts to get at you in the night if it’s chilly. Using a fleece sleeping bag liner will give you something that adds warmth and help stop the cold spots, whilst giving you the ability to adjust your temperature to suit your needs by wrapping up in the quilt, or throwing it over yourself. Anyway, let’s check out the specs of some of the more popular fleece liners out there:
Fleece sleeping bag liners
Carinthia Grizzly Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
5°C
Weight
500g (17.6oz)
Dimensions
Length: 225cm (7.38ft)
Top width: 90cm (35.4”)
Foot width: 50cm (19.7”)
Zip side
Left. Zipper allows the bag to be completely opened and used as a blanket.
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM
Snugpak Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
A season
Weight
1000g (35oz)
Dimensions
Length: 220cm (87”)
Top width: 78cm (31”)
Foot width: 50cm (20”)
Zip side
Right
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.COM
Sea to Summit – Thermolite Reactor
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
8°C (14°F)
Weight
248g (8.7oz)
Dimensions
Length: 210cm
Top width: 90cm
Foot width: Not given
Zip side
Not given
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.COM
Sea To Summit – Thermolite Reactor Compact Plus
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
11°C (20°F)
Weight
263g (9.3oz)
Dimensions
Length: 183cm (Not suitable for people over 6’ tall)
Top width: 192cm
Foot width: Not given
Zip side
Not given
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.COM
Sea To Summit – Thermolite Reactor Extreme
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
15°C (25°F)
Weight
399g (14oz)
Dimensions
Length: 210cm
Top width: 90cm
Foot width: Not given
Zip side
Not given
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.COM
FE Active Sleeping Bag Fleece Liner
Shape
Rectangular
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
Not stated
Weight
890g
Dimensions
Length: 220cm
Top width: 78cm (30.7”)
Foot width: 78cm (30.7”)
Zip side
Not stated. Zipper allows the bag to be completely opened and used as a blanket.
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.COM
Milestone Camping Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner
Shape
Rectangular
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
Not stated
Weight
1.5lb
Dimensions
Length: 220cm
Top width: 85cm
Foot width: 85cm
Zip side
No zip
Draw-cord hood
No
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM
Eurohike Deluxe Mummy Fleece Liner
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
Not stated
Weight
692g
Dimensions
Length: Size: 225cm
Top width: 80cm
Foot width: Not stated
Zip side
Right hand zip – goes approximately 3/4 of the way down the liner.
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AT GO OUTDOORS
US – NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Andes Micro Fleece Mummy Sleeping Bag Liner
Shape
Mummy
Adds the following to your sleeping bag rating
Not stated
Weight
810g
Dimensions
Length: Size: 225cm (89”)
Top width: 80cm (31”)
Foot width: 50cm (20”)
Zip side
Not stated
Draw-cord hood
Yes
Machine washable
Yes
Price guide
UK – CHECK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ON AMAZON.CO.UK
US – NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM
So there you have it. Our round-up of some of the best fleece sleeping bag liners out there. Stay warm and enjoy the autumn and winter – it really is a magical time to camp out in the great outdoors.
