[pct-l] Pillows

P Isabella isabella at bendnet.com
Sun Feb 8 20:36:15 CST 2015


ZPacks has a cuben fiber stuff sack that turns inside out at the end of the day and has fleece on one.  I put some extra clothes in it for my pillow.

Mademoiselle

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> On Feb 8, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Tom Grundy <caver456 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I got a real inflatable backpacker's pillow (Coccoon hyper-lite air-core
> travel pillow) a few years back and it has been a huge help in getting more
> and better sleep.  It's 2.8oz with the sack.  Covering it with a fleece or
> some other unused bit of clothing makes it even nicer.  The ziploc thing
> sounds intriguing, would be curious to hear about how many nights it goes
> before losing loft / getting damaged.
> 
>> On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Doug Swam <doug.swam at outlook.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm experimenting with many zip lock bags, partially filled, in a stuff
>> sack. It really allows you to set the degree of "lift". Sliding in a soft
>> piece of clothing helps cushion and make it feel like a real pillow. The
>> weight of those bags is about 12 grams.
>> 
>>> Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2015 11:10:37 -0800
>>> From: larocca690 at gmail.com
>>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>>> Subject: [pct-l] Pillows
>>> 
>>> So, I have always used my pack as some sort of a pillow because I need my
>>> head slightly elevated when I sleep, but it is not that comfy and I am
>>> probably going to need it to keep my feet elevated at night. My gear is
>>> pretty light so I think I can afford a few ounces on a pillow. Am curious
>>> on others experience/ recommendations for these. Thanks!
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