Pillow or no pillow?

**HerMamma** · 08-06-2009, 11:33

Originally Posted by Big D

I use a bean bag, 'U' shaped, travel pillow. It stays with me when I move around at night.

For car camping (which is the only kind I've done so far) that is what I use too. But it won't fit in my pack with the rest of my gear for a through hike, so I expect I'll be leaving it home and using a roll of what ever clothing I'm not wearing.

**molawns** · 08-06-2009, 15:33

I use a mid-weight hooded zippered microfleece jacket. I roll it up and stuff it into its own hood. Works perfectly for me, and is multi purpose! Hooray for multi purpose gear!

**Topplestack** · 08-06-2009, 15:55

I use a rolled up shirt most of the time. Don't need much, just a little neck support when I'm on my back.

**Knotty** · 08-06-2009, 16:49

Pillow...definitely. My posture doesn't tolerate going w/o one.

Use one from Walmart. Terry cover over thin layer of memory foam and a flat inflatable bladder. The bladder is actually dimpled in the center so your head doesn't roll off like it does with most inflatables.

Also have a FlexAir, but haven't tried it yet, for the reason mentioned above.

**deadeye** · 08-06-2009, 17:22

I find I need less pillow in a hammock than on the ground, but either way, it's clothes stuffed in a sack. I use a cotton stuff sack for this very purpose, since a silnylon bag just doesn't cut it, no matter what it's stuffed with.

The usual stuffing is my down vest.

**drewboy** · 08-06-2009, 17:56

I find that I need only a minimal pillow in my BB. Usually I just bunch up my jacket or other piece of clothing. I have a light inflatable pillow that I usually bring along on trips, but it goes under my knees to prevent hyper-extension.

**swampfox** · 08-06-2009, 19:56

I use a microbead pillow. It weighs 9 oz. and is extremely soft and comfortable. It packs up about the size of a down bag.
I left it at home once because of the weight. I won't again.
Mine looks like this except it's blue and says UK.

**pisanodc** · 08-06-2009, 23:07

I use an inflatable thermarest "bone" pillow. Love it

**Peg-Leg** · 08-06-2009, 23:23

I use a packable pillow from Campmor. Also found it's comfortable to use my clothes bag like a pillow under my knees in order to give my legs a slight bend.