Sleep Sheet question

revyd · Mar 13, 2010, 01:32 AM

I've checked all the threads on sleep sheets and noticed that they are all at least three years old. Things can change in three years so I'm wondering if a sleep sheet is still a must for backpacking in western Europe.

If so what's the best? Silk, cotton or blend?

chrua · Mar 13, 2010, 02:35 AM

My whole trip i only used it once, i cant remember where though. I got a silk sheet off ebay.

Noah · Mar 13, 2010, 06:07 AM

Mine is flanal (sp?). I still take it because it's very thin and I've used it in train stations, airports, and some hostels where they don't provide sheets for free.

Mark from Georgia · Mar 13, 2010, 10:43 AM

(flannel!)
I use HI hostels, and beds are always fitted with clean sleepsheets; therefore, I don't carry one.

Kayling05 · Mar 15, 2010, 04:24 AM

All the hostels I've been to (admittedly not that many) provided sheets. They were clean. I would rather carry my own (travel size) pillow than a sleep sheet. The pillows in hostels are pitiful.

ariel444 · Mar 15, 2010, 11:34 AM

aw the sleep sheet threads! those really were a hot topic, but unfortunately i think they all got deleted with the old board.

anywho, i LOVE my sleepsheet. never travel without it. that being said in all my travels i've only come across the need to use it once or twice, when i found hairs on my pillow/dirty sheets etc. BUT i use it all the time - whether there are clean sheets or not! i just like the feeling of being snuggled into it and not having to question at all whether my pillow is clean, plus it's super small and takes up no space. it keeps me warm when i'm cold but doesn't make me hot when it's cool! and like noah mentioned, i too have used it in airports, on planes, on trains... road trips... all.the.time. i have 2!

Kaaryn · Mar 15, 2010, 11:36 AM

Yeah, I use mine whether the place provides sheets or not too. I'm proud to say I've never been the victim of bed bug bites either, which I think in part has to do with using my sleep sheet.

elly_mac · Mar 15, 2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaaryn

Yeah, I use mine whether the place provides sheets or not too. I'm proud to say I've never been the victim of bed bug bites either, which I think in part has to do with using my sleep sheet.

you're lucky, was ata hostel in america, and got covered in bites! not cool. but on theplus side, the hostel dry cleaned a lot of my clothes for free!!!!

Texan · Mar 15, 2010, 08:08 PM

I was at REI today... the silk sleep sheet was extremely light, the others were a LOT heavier. but... the others were around $30... the silk one was $60.

revyd · Mar 15, 2010, 09:21 PM

and the conclusion of the matter is.... most likely don't need one, but if I'm going pack one and many prefer to, get a silk one.

Thanks everyone.

Mar 13, 2010, 01:32 AM	#1
revyd Venerable Voyager Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Revelstoke, BC Posts: 256	Sleep Sheet question I've checked all the threads on sleep sheets and noticed that they are all at least three years old. Things can change in three years so I'm wondering if a sleep sheet is still a must for backpacking in western Europe. If so what's the best? Silk, cotton or blend? __________________ Dave “Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert http://www.travbuddy.com/revyd

Mar 13, 2010, 06:07 AM	#3
Noah World Traveler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 4,176	Mine is flanal (sp?). I still take it because it's very thin and I've used it in train stations, airports, and some hostels where they don't provide sheets for free. __________________ “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home” -- James A. Michener See where I've been: http://www.travbuddy.com/Nzelvis

Mar 15, 2010, 11:34 AM	#6
ariel444 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: southern california Posts: 1,608	aw the sleep sheet threads! those really were a hot topic, but unfortunately i think they all got deleted with the old board. anywho, i LOVE my sleepsheet. never travel without it. that being said in all my travels i've only come across the need to use it once or twice, when i found hairs on my pillow/dirty sheets etc. BUT i use it all the time - whether there are clean sheets or not! i just like the feeling of being snuggled into it and not having to question at all whether my pillow is clean, plus it's super small and takes up no space. it keeps me warm when i'm cold but doesn't make me hot when it's cool! and like noah mentioned, i too have used it in airports, on planes, on trains... road trips... all.the.time. i have 2! __________________ www.travbuddy.com/ariel444

Mar 15, 2010, 08:08 PM	#9
Texan Righteous Rambler Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 155	I was at REI today... the silk sleep sheet was extremely light, the others were a LOT heavier. but... the others were around $30... the silk one was $60. __________________ “I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.” - Socrates Just started this profile: http://www.travbuddy.com/ctibb

Mar 15, 2010, 09:21 PM	#10
revyd Venerable Voyager Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Revelstoke, BC Posts: 256	and the conclusion of the matter is.... most likely don't need one, but if I'm going pack one and many prefer to, get a silk one. Thanks everyone. __________________ Dave “Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert http://www.travbuddy.com/revyd

Mar 13, 2010, 02:35 AM	#2
chrua Righteous Rambler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 187	My whole trip i only used it once, i cant remember where though. I got a silk sheet off ebay.

Mar 13, 2010, 10:43 AM	#4
Mark from Georgia Experienced Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Georgia, US Posts: 443	(flannel!) I use HI hostels, and beds are always fitted with clean sleepsheets; therefore, I don't carry one.

Mar 15, 2010, 04:24 AM	#5
Kayling05 Experienced Explorer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 442	All the hostels I've been to (admittedly not that many) provided sheets. They were clean. I would rather carry my own (travel size) pillow than a sleep sheet. The pillows in hostels are pitiful.

Mar 15, 2010, 11:36 AM	#7
Kaaryn Travel Goddess Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,434	Yeah, I use mine whether the place provides sheets or not too. I'm proud to say I've never been the victim of bed bug bites either, which I think in part has to do with using my sleep sheet.

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