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Nov 13, 2010 at 6:29 pm #1265453
I don't have enough leftovers (extra clothing, etc) to make a big enough pillow. My pack rolled up isn't tall enough either…that and the buckles don't feel too good pressed into my head or ear. I have used dried grass in my sleeping bag stuff sack with good results. Dried rush and leaves work well too but are a bit noisy. Of these, grass is the most readily available where I go but even it isn't always handy.
What are some low cost, sizable and light (~2 oz) things people are using and/or making?
Nov 13, 2010 at 7:03 pm #1664014When in my hammock I use a chunk of foam rubber in a tiny (fleece) pillowcase. Light, comfy, and CHEAP!
Nov 13, 2010 at 7:24 pm #1664020I made one awhile back that I am in love with. I have never been able to find a comfy backcountry pillow until now!
I made essentially a down filled pillow case with a velcro closure. I used Momentum .9 fabric and some leftover 800fp down I had from my Quilt project. I made each side of the pillow case with a few sewn thru boxes, filled them with down, closed them and then the opening at the top is closed with velcro. Now I just thrown any stuffsacks and clothes I am not using inside to give the pillow some loft while having the outer layer having the feel of a down pillow.
Nov 13, 2010 at 8:20 pm #1664028For the past year I've been using one of Bender's inflatable. Best pillow I've ever had.
Nov 13, 2010 at 10:00 pm #1664050Half a dead grizzly bear…
Cheers
Nov 13, 2010 at 10:40 pm #1664055A bit of extra clothing, supplemented with an inflatable water wing to gain height (I'm a side sleeper).
Nov 14, 2010 at 6:17 am #16640832/3 of a still warm wombat?
A portion of "passed-on" porcine porcupine?
Nov 14, 2010 at 6:55 am #1664086I don't bring one. If side-sleeping, my arm finds its way under my head. Much less stink than dead grizzly, less to carry too.
Nov 14, 2010 at 7:31 am #1664092+1 for Bender's inflatable.
2 ounces in a homemade polyester and silnylon pillowcase.
Party On,
Newton
Nov 14, 2010 at 8:15 am #1664102Can someone tell me more about the Bender pillow or direct me to a link?
Portions of grizzly and wombats sound softer than a bag of rattlesnakes.
Nov 14, 2010 at 8:17 am #1664103Sounds interesting, Kris. If you happen to have some pics, would love to see them. Thanks.
Nov 14, 2010 at 8:40 am #1664110I have a Mont Bell that is light and I have glued velcro on it and my sleeping pad to keep it from wandering around the tent. The Mont Bell pads have mating toggles to accomplish that. The $20+ dollar price didn't impress me. Exped has one that looks like a better shape to me.
I have been looking at the Cocoon Ultralight Air Core pillows and I think that is the design to copy if you are going for a MYOG.There is an air bladder with a layer of polyester batting and a fabric cover. You get the support of the air bladder, the comfort of the batting, and the stay-put qualities of the fabric. The lightest model is 3.5oz, so you have your work cut out for you. If you buy one, they run about $25. They have a 6.5oz model that is more like $20.
A Platypus bladder looks like a good start to me. One of the 1.8 liter models are more square than the 2 and 3 liter ones. A Platypus is pretty tough and you may be able to find other lighter sources for an air bladder. Adding a padded fabric bag to one of the Flexair pillows sold on BPL is a reasonable alternative to me.
It would be great to get some multiple use– a fleece stuff sack that you can put a Platypus in– that sort of thing. The idea of having to empty a water bladder every night doesn't seem practical, but it does provide a good backup water carrier in a pinch.
Nov 14, 2010 at 11:16 am #16641372 litre Platy
cheers,
fredNov 14, 2010 at 11:23 am #1664138kookabay.com
You can also find some info by searching this site. I have the prototype he showed here. I like it, but I can't comfortably use it because I move around too much. Maybe I should velcro it to my pad. Lately I throw either my R1 or down jacket into a stuff sack. I don't wear those when I sleep because of the VBL quilt.
Nov 14, 2010 at 11:26 am #1664139I have been using the Exped Air Pillow. Like it quite a bit.
Joe
Nov 14, 2010 at 2:40 pm #1664187Rusty,
Follow this link to see Bender's Pillow on his website.
Follow this link to see my pillow from Bender in its MYOG pillowcase if you are interested.
A few dots or stripes of seam sealer will keep it from wandering around in the middle of the night.
Party On,
Newton
Nov 15, 2010 at 7:50 am #1664395This will give me some things to contemplate over the winter.
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