Hammock Pillow

**ZMad2000** · 04-07-2010, 12:17

Now i havent done any searching really for topic this but i thought i would just post it and see.

I found this guy on another forum with a DIY pillow that would be great to use with a hammock. I am thinking of making one myself i just need to get a few items (everything)

Here is the link:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...e_pagination=1

So far i have gotten together a material list which is as follows:

Fabric:
Heat Sealable 30 Denier Nylon Ripstop or
Heat Sealable Taffeta looking for other sources for this fabric
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html
Iron: your choice
Valve: Thermarest Valve Kit would like an alternative if anybody knows kinda expensive at $8 a pop
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___41056

**JerryW** · 04-07-2010, 12:35

Here's his actual website if anyone is interested:

Kooka Bay

Jerry

**mbiraman** · 04-07-2010, 13:24

Originally Posted by _Tinker_

Here's his actual website if anyone is interested:

Kooka Bay

Jerry

Thanks Tinker; just what i've been lookin for for my knees without the added weight of my 14oz pillow

**bigbamaguy** · 04-07-2010, 16:46

ZMAD:
go over to Arrowhead Equipment and check out the pillows that Paul makes for the hangers. I have one on order and will post with my trial run and thoughts. Plus they are made with Climashield and can provide a layer of warmth in the winter.

**swampfox** · 04-07-2010, 20:07

Plus 1 for the Arrowhead Equipment. Get the large. It's not that big, it's just right. You will not be disappointed.

**lazy river road** · 04-07-2010, 20:30

+2 +3 for Pauls Snoring Bear Pillow. I got the loose stuff and absolutly love it. I wont go any where with out it. Plus his shipping is absolutly amazingly fast.

**jbiddle** · 04-07-2010, 20:39

I've been using this thermarest pillow for the past few years. It compresses nicely and then expands if you unroll it and let it sit for a little bit. When i first got it I was slightly disappointed in the amount that it expanded (i just thought it should have expanded more) but then i washed and dried it and that fixed the problem. When it is packaged, it is stored compressed and doesn't fully decompress until after a good washing and drying. It is incredibly comfortable as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...MFG7HT5DREQ85E

It might be a little bulkier than some of the pillows that some of the minimalist campers use, but it rolls down small enough for me!

**ZMad2000** · 04-07-2010, 23:42

I am working on shrinking down my gear and if i go solo with my tent i dont think i would have room for a thermarest pillow. I was looking for something small and seeing the kooka bay its size packed and that i might be able to make it makes me even more interested.

I am currently working on my DIY hammock which needs a bugnet then i should be done.