Pillows?

[AJB]

I’m not interested in those biological freaks that can sleep without pillows, but of those normal folk amongst us, what do you use for a pillow, bag full of clothes or a camping pillow.

Is there a camping pillow on the market that’s any good?

 

[Toddy]

The one that came with my Nanok sleeping bag is pretty good
Usually I fold up a neat stack of clothes though, wrap them in a shemagh and put the pillow on top to give me more height.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Prawnster]

I bring a pillow slip.
Folds up nice and small in my pack.
Stuff it with whatever clothes I'm not wearing to sleep in, usually a jumper and trousers. Simples.

 

[Shewie]

I usually have a fleece/swannie/buffalo with me which I put in a dry bag which normally has my hammock setup in.

 

[bushscout1]

I use both methods depending on the circumstances (and whether I remember to pack it).

I've used a number of camping pillows and now swear by one made by RAB, soft, very comfortable, and a reasonable pack size.

 

[TeeDee]

Hope this link works as its a translation.

http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...=result&prev=/search%3Fq=andersj.se&hl=en

If you follow 'do it self' there is a instructional for making a cheapy pillow from a kiddies swimming aid.

HTH

 

[durulz]

Yup, I use a camping pillow.
You can get them in Poundland (for a pound!).

 

[belzeebob23]

I use a fleece or a rolled up jumper

 

[spamel]

I stuff the bag that my Tatonka tarp comes in with spare kit. I could stuff it with leaves or browse from a tree, dry grass, etc if required. Afterwards, I empty it and stick the tarp in. Simple!

 

[SimonM]

I used to have a Snugpak fold up pillow. I used to put it on top of a neat pile of clothes to give the right hieght.

These days though, I mainly hammock and so just use a rolled up moleskin smock that Andywink made for me.

Simon

 

[Toddy]

I've seen one of those moleskin smocks, Sniper's, excellent

cheers,
Toddy

 

[phaserrifle]

usualy end up with a rolled up jacket or fleece.

although when I'm in the hammock I don't feel the need for one.

 

[AJB]

and now swear by one made by RAB, soft, very comfortable, and a reasonable pack size.

Hi bushscout1,

You wouldn't have a link would you, I've not got anywhere with google.

Cheers all for your input

Andy

 

[Asa Samuel]

Take towel, fold, and you've got my pillow right there.

If towel is wet: Take jumper, fold, and you've got my back-up pillow.

 

[dwardo]

I take the stuff-sack that my snugpack softie came with. If the pillow is too firm then i just open the draw cord and let a little of the softie out.

 

[Lurch]

The one that came with my Nanok sleeping bag is pretty good

I'm leaning on one of those right now in my hammock.

 

[Pantalaimon]

whatever I have with me and is soft
Some cloths, can be put in the empty drysack of the sleepingbag.
Or on the rucksack at short overnight trips.

 

[MrPhil]

I used to use a pillow about A4 size covered in dayglow funky trippy patterns that my mum made me about 25 years ago, its stuffed with probably the contents of an old sleeping bag as it squishes down to no size what so ever but is dead comfortable to sleep on.

Now just use a stack of clothes covered in a fleece or t-shirt on the top layer for comfort. And if thats not to hand I use my rucksack covered with my coat. (though I would love to bring my full size pillow from home!)

 

[mjk123]

I use one of those inflatable U-shaped travel pillow thingmys. I must say it really makes a difference in the hammock. It keep the hammock material away from my face which is otherwise a bit of an irritation.

 

[AJB]

Thanks for all your input.

I’m very broad shouldered and tend to sleep on my side, and really can’t sleep without a proper pillow. My mates and I are hoping to motor bike around Europe next year and I need to find a solution. I’ve no room for a proper pillow and intend not to take many clothes, the usual solution – doing a bit of washing everyday. I really need something with some volume and substance.

Can anyone recommend any of the inflatable or compressible solutions out there or are they all poor attempts?