Pillows

[ozzy1977]

Afternoon alll, I am fed up with using my jumper for a pillow as it dont stay put, so what do people use and recomend, I seem to remember thermarest used to do one.

Cheers

Chris

 

[Goatboy]

Hi Chris,

You thought about using a soft stuff-sack as a pillow case (some companies make them specially). http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/thermarest_stuff_sack_pillow.html This'll keep your jumper and whatever else you pop in it in place and it'll save carrying extra kit. Plus the stuff sacks doing two jobs so saving weight. Or you could tie up a shemagh into a bundle with clothing in there if you use one.

Personally I find packable pillows do just that - pack down under pressure rather than give support and inflatables Hmmm just don't like them.

Cheers and good luck in your quest,
Goatboy.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I use an inflatable pillow I picked up in Tescos a couple of years ago, works fine for me. I have used the foil inner of an empty wine box in the past too.

 

[hoppinmad]

Hi
I use the exped air pillow, a bit pricey but very comfortable
Regards
Stu

 

[Man of Tanith]

I use a fleece pillow slip with a swannie or two folded up into it.
or my scarf as its a big tube of material that accommodates a swannie in it

 

[dwardo]

My softie in its stuff sack is usually good enough. If its too "stuffed" i let some of the jacket out the stuff sack to flatten it a little.

 

[Squidders]

http://cascadedesigns.com/en/therm-a-rest/sleep-systems/pillows/trekker-pillow-case/product

It's the daddy for comfy nights sleep, soft, just the right size, packs small and well made.

 

[kodiakjoe]

In my hammock i use a fleece pillow cover from Kepis of this parish and stuff it with an insulated jacket or whatever is soft and warm to hand - very comfy!

 

[garethw]

I've a Exped copy, filled with soft material, but is then inflated to give a bit more lift. Very comfy, rolls up reasonbely small and can be tied to a hammock or campbed.
cheer
Gareth

 

[Harvestman]

A spare pillowcase works to hold everything in place, but personally I use a neck pillow, one of those car travel things, because it works for me.

 

[kiltedpict]

I've tried dozens but for car camping/hotels etc I have a travel Tempur pillow thing and for light weight camping I've just used a down travel pillow- the best yet!

 

[Rockmonkey]

I too use a Kepis pillow case!
First thing i make sure i have for an overnighter!!
Try sending him a pm, see if he still has any!!!

RM

 

[Humpback]

Hi
I use the exped air pillow, a bit pricey but very comfortable
Regards
Stu

Me too! Me Too!

 

[copper_head]

These are brilliant, fulfils two roles well. Or you could take Mr. Sears advice and take a pillow case and fill it with soft things of your choice .

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/klymit_cush_seat_pillow.html

 

[Teepee]

These are brilliant, fulfils two roles well. Or you could take Mr. Sears advice and take a pillow case and fill it with soft things of your choice .

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/klymit_cush_seat_pillow.html

I'm using one of those too
I saw it in the shop all shiny shiny and weakened. Its been surprisingly good, so far I haven't managed to burst it with 2 lardy blokes sitting on it. At 4oz its not too bad for weight.

 

[Bodge]

Clothes wrapped up in a fleece like a pillow works for me.

 

[rik_uk3]

The bladder from a two or three litre wine box works great, wrap in tee shirt to prevent sweaty head.

 

[mace242]

I pack a pillow case and fill it with spare clothes or my coat. Handy to have a big cotton bag spare too. Could have loads of uses.

 

[slingback]

I pack a warmtop into a stuffsac I made from a combat truser leg, its comfy and washes well.

 

[oldtimer]

Ive been arguing with SWMBO for 50 years about this. She insists on a proper pillow which has no other function and takes up space and weight in her pack. I have a down waistcoat in a stuff sack. Hers and mine look the same, weigh the same and take up the same space. The difference is that I've got something warm to wear when the temperature drops unexpectedly, eg -5 in August in the Pyrenees or -2 in Derbyshire one Easter.