Sleeping bag liners

[xbxb]

Well I heading off to Guatemala the first week of March and was told to bring a sleeping bag liner. It is used to keep some of the bed bugs that live in hotel beds and other creepy crawlies off you when sleeping at night. They come in cotton, polyester blends, and silk. Where I am going the weather is like California in the winter. Has anyone ever had any experience with one of these products before? There are several different kinds and I am wondering which one may be best. Remember this will not be in a sleeping bag I will be sleeping in it in a bed.

 

[Sid Post]

You want a very tight weave. Silk will be warm and nice against the skin. Cotton in a good tight weave will breathe and wash easy in a hotel sink. Bed bugs where you are going are real so, pay attention to any red bite marks you get along the way.

 

[xbxb]

Thanks Sid I was also told to wear insecticide at night. Is this correct?

 

[1066vik]

5% Savin powder works well against bed bugs and isn't toxic enough to cause you any harm, if you want a little additional insurance against them, and can find it down there.

 

[xbxb]

Savin powder? Have never heard of it. Can you put that on you or does it go in the bag. I don't my toes falling off. lol.

 

[Sid Post]

Thanks Sid I was also told to wear insecticide at night. Is this correct?

I wouldn't use insecticide myself. You want to use a safe insect repellent if you use something. Also, keep in mind a bag liner does nothing for your hair and face unless you get a mummy style model ...

Don't forget to "bake" or use insecticide on your bags and clothes when you get home. You don't want any hitch hikers in your house when you return from your travels.

 

[xbxb]

Oh it's Sevin ok now I know what you mean. I think I would rather stick with the insecticide you put on you. and get a real tight weave on the cloth of the bag.

 

[Sid Post]

I think I would rather stick with the insecticide you put on you. and get a real tight weave on the cloth of the bag.

Be careful using insecticides on your body. If they are not made specifically for human use, they can accumulate toxicity and cause really bad health side effects.

 

[storl]

I like synthetic, wool, or silk liners. I have a fleece one from REI that is my current favorite. If you are a sweaty sleeper (I am), cotton will get wet and cold, even in warm climates.

You can treat the liner with a spray or soak of permethrin. The chemical works really well as an insect repellent and is supposed to be safe, especially when dry. I think it's highly toxic to fish and cats though, so don't use it around either if you have them in your house.

I have seen permethrin under the Sawyer and Repel brands and WalMart, Target, REI, etc.