Pillow Talk

[4Bears]

I use a set of those floaties you put on little kids arms when around the pool. Cut them near a seam so they lay flat, stick them in my fleece pullover, the set can't weigh an ounce, plus you can always use them to sit on at camp. They only take a couple breaths to inflate.

[catzby]

My husband and I hiked out to Smokemont last summer figured we could get by without a pillow....next day we went shopping for something to use the next night, couldn't find anything...we were in a hurry sooooo lol We bought two rolls of paper towels for the hike to Charlie's Bunion... Stayed at Ice Water Shelter... It was funny as **** . Got some laughs off of it. But trust me BUY A REAL CAMP PILLOW you will sleep much better.

[Terraducky]

I have to vote for the Exped. Head doesnt roll off and weighs 3oz. My little luxury on the trail...

[Skid.]

A backpacking pillow.

Ditto. Thermarest -- weighs 9 ounces, wouldn't backpack without it.

[sir limpsalot]

exped...hands down. tried thermarest-kept compressing under my head till it was useless. cacoon air core was too round to be comfortable.

[Razorback]

Wal-Mart sells for 5 bucks an inflatable, U-shaped travel neck support/pillow which is covered in fleece. Perfect for side sleepers. Light, comfortable and packs very small.

[skooch]

I just cut a wedge of memory foam (ahhh) to my sleeping bag. squished it right in the same compression sack and don't care how many ounces it added.

[ScottP]

my food bag

[George]

I have heard of this, but was worried about springing a leak. Ever have any trouble with this, or am I just overly cautious with my gear?

if it takes the pressure inside your pack without leaking it will be ok for a pillow