[pct-l] Pillows

[Michael Irving]

I have a stuff sack for my clothes to keep them out of the dirt when I'm
exploding my pack on the trail.  I just stuff it with extra clothing that
I'm not wearing in my bag.  Then I use my "Buff" to wrap around it to have
a cloth-like outer surface which makes it more comfortable and less
"sticky" from sweat on your face or whatever.  It works great except the
really cold nights when I'm actually wearing more of my "pillow stuffing"
in my bag, but that's not very often.  Works great and is multi-purpose!

-GoalTech

On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 6:55 PM, Roger Norton <norts60 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I used an Exped inflatable pillow (80gms/2.8oz) on my AT thru hike and
> will use it on the PCT. I am on it for at least 8 hours a night, it needs
> to be as comfortable as any other piece of equipment that I am using for
> that length of time every day. Dont skimp.  .Taz
>
> > Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2015 18:04:28 -0800
> > From: caver456 at gmail.com
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pillows
> >
> > 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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