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All About Jag Bags

To answer the questions we're often asked about Jag Bags, we've put together this brief FAQ section. Here you'll be able to read about the origins of Jag Bags, the differences between Fine and Endura silk, care of silk and much more. If you'd like any more information or advice please contact us on info@terrevista.co.uk and we'll be pleased to help.


Q: Where are Jag Bag liners made?

Jag Bags are made in New Zealand from high quality Chinese silk by skilled and qualified machinists. Jag Bags are produced by a family firm, Jackie Gardiner Batiks Ltd., who highly value their reputation for reliability and excellent quality. The company have been involved in the manufacturing of silk sleeping bag liners for 11 years and is proud that all their products are made in New Zealand by New Zealanders.

Q: What is a Endura silk liner?

It is our coolest liner, made from habotai silk which is slightly denser and heavier than the more normal fine silk we use. Silk naturally wicks moisture and, as the habotai is a little heavier, it wicks more sweat away from your skin than the finer silk.

Q: Why should I use a Jag Bag silk liner?

Using a Jag Bag liner, either Fine or Endura silk, will bring you many benefits on your travels:
      • Use in a sleeping bag for extra warmth - a Jag Bag will add around a season to a bag
      • A liner will keep the inside of your sleeping bag clean
      • In warm climates use the Jag Bag instead of sleeping bag or sheets
      • In the tropics a Jag Bag will help keep you cool at night by wicking moisture away from your body
      • A Jag Bag will help protect you from biting insects
      • In 'budget' hotels, sleep in the bed inside a Jag Bag
 Q: Should I choose Endura or Fine Silk?

There's no definitive answer to this. Both Endura and Fine Silk liners are excellent products which will give years of good service if treated properly. As a very rough rule of thumb we'd suggest:
      • Endura - if you're planning extended travel in either tropical or very cold climates
      • Fine - if space or weight are of maximum importance
Whichever grade of silk or style of Jag Bag you use you'll quickly come to appreciate the benefits of using a liner.


Styles of Jag Bag, Dimensions and Weights

Below is a diagram showing the dimensions and weights of each style of Jag Bag. Everything is shown in imperial and metric measurements but if you need and more info, please contact us at info@terrevista.co.uk.
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