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FS: The perfect pillow

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Jul 20, 2018 at 2:16 am #3547566

Uncle Luke
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@elboe805

Dan, it may potentially come unfolded. I typically go from side to side at night but in all my rolling over, I’ve only had it squirt out once. I think it was because I lifted my head more than usual.

Jul 20, 2018 at 2:19 am #3547568

Uncle Luke
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@elboe805

By the way, thank you all for your support! Somehow these little pillows have amassed quite a following, I’m now even international in sales! I hope they’re treating you all well and if you have any suggestions for improvement, I’m all ears.

Jul 20, 2018 at 11:23 am #3547617

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

Folding it over sounds like it may need more fill for more support. Are the foam chunks on the soft side that a fold over is needed for us side sleepers?

Jul 20, 2018 at 11:34 pm #3547727

Uncle Luke
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@elboe805

The fold over design just makes the pillow more versatile for back and stomach sleepers. If someone is a dedicated side sleeper only, I can alter the width dimension and increase the filling. The weight would likely come out in a wash. Or, I can use the standard size and increase the fill a few ounces and it would be the plushest backpacking pillow ever created at about 5.5-6 oz!

Jul 21, 2018 at 3:03 am #3547753

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

I’ll have to look into a DIY project on this end. I have some ideas. I need a comfortable sleep. A fold over doesn’t fit my style. Good thing I noticed your statement about having to be folded over for side sleepers.

Jul 21, 2018 at 3:12 am #3547756

Uncle Luke
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@elboe805

Dan just so you know, I can custom spec it however you like- it doesn’t have to be a fold over! That’s just the original design. My last custom was 19×13, weighed 4.5 oz., and is now on the way to Finland! The one before that was smaller and cylinder shaped, and weighed 2.6 oz. And I completely agree, good sleep is crucial on the trail!

Jun 7, 2019 at 3:37 am #3596606

Adam T
BPL Member

@adamtait

Hey Uncle Luke – are you still making & selling these pillows? I’d like to place an order.

Jun 7, 2019 at 4:16 am #3596611

Matthew / BPL
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@matthewkphx

I should probably try one of these as well. Is this still a thing?

Jun 7, 2019 at 1:10 pm #3596630

Uncle Luke
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@elboe805

Yep, still making them!

Jun 10, 2019 at 3:46 am #3596993

Anonymous
Inactive

Nm, decided to do the p.m route instead.

Dec 10, 2019 at 6:01 am #3622230

lisa r
BPL Member

@lisina10
Locale: Western OR

I’m intrigued by this pillow but uncertain about how the material feels. I’m a side sleeper that needs something pretty soft under my ears otherwise they hurt from the pressure. I’m assuming people are using some sort of covering on this – curious what good (and light) options might be…

Dec 10, 2019 at 8:33 am #3622232

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Pillow covering: UL uncoated nylon fabric on back and a bit of old pillow case or old T-shirt on the top side.
You can start out with just pillow case or T-shirt material to see how it goes for you – zero cost.

Cheers

May 3, 2020 at 4:48 pm #3644930

Christopher Eldred
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@celdred
Locale: Mountains!

This is probably a long shot, but are you still making these pillows? If so, I am very interested in one!

May 3, 2020 at 4:57 pm #3644934

Ryan “Rudy” Oury
BPL Member

@ohdogg79
Locale: Northern Arizona

Chris- if he’s not, I’d part w/ mine as I’ve shifted to hammock camping and don’t need a pillow anymore. Lmk
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