CarolinaKat
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Post by CarolinaKat on Apr 22, 2015 9:42:14 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, It's time for a random question:
So DH is out and about on Army things for a few weeks, and realized he didn't pack a pillow. He is using the laundry sack as a substitute, when I last heard from him. So when he goes off to do army stuff again this fall, I think I should make sure he has a pillow. He is carring everything that he can take in his military pack FYI. Which of these would be better:
A) Inflatable Pillow - packs the smallest, might be weird feeling??
B) Camping pillow - Folds in on itself and gets smaller, largest option
C) Compression Sack with Normal Bed Pillow stuffed in
Anyone have any experience/preference??
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HoneyBBQ
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Apr 22, 2015 9:55:13 GMT -5
I guess the question in my mind is - does he have to haul his own stuff around - is there any limitation in size or weight? When I backpack, I always just use extra clothes as my pillow. Otherwise, option B in a compression sack.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2015 9:56:54 GMT -5
My son backpack camps all the time and he has this very small camping pillow that also compresses way down. He loves it. He's 12 though. I'm not sure an adult wouldn't wake up with a sore neck.
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CarolinaKat
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Post by CarolinaKat on Apr 22, 2015 10:02:24 GMT -5
I guess the question in my mind is - does he have to haul his own stuff around - is there any limitation in size or weight? When I backpack, I always just use extra clothes as my pillow. Otherwise, option B in a compression sack. He's hauling whatever around. It's a giant army Backpack, he's gotten 3 normal pillows in it before, so I'm trying to come up with something he can use. He's currently using his extra clothes (as far as I know) but I thought he could take something better that might be a bit kinder to his body next time.
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Post by giramomma on Apr 22, 2015 10:16:25 GMT -5
My son backpack camps all the time and he has this very small camping pillow that also compresses way down. He loves it. He's 12 though. I'm not sure an adult wouldn't wake up with a sore neck. I have one of those. I don't find it to be very useful. I opt to use clothing over the pillow. I would also choose B.
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Abby Normal
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Post by Abby Normal on Apr 22, 2015 10:34:17 GMT -5
DH & DS use a small travel pillow if they take one. Something like this. REI
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Post by steph08 on Apr 22, 2015 10:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by Lizard Queen on Apr 22, 2015 11:55:57 GMT -5
I wonder how this would work: wrap some clothes around an inflatable pillow and put that into a pillowcase.
Hmmm...
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Post by billisonboard on Apr 22, 2015 12:05:57 GMT -5
I would lovingly take him to a quality outdoor store and let him decide for himself.
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Post by CarolinaKat on Apr 22, 2015 12:28:28 GMT -5
I would lovingly take him to a quality outdoor store and let him decide for himself. LOL.... You're funny. It would go along the lines of "IDK honey, pick something for me"
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Post by CarolinaKat on Apr 22, 2015 12:29:02 GMT -5
DH & DS use a small travel pillow if they take one. Something like this. REISo they like the inflatable ones?
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Post by billisonboard on Apr 22, 2015 12:45:20 GMT -5
I would lovingly take him to a quality outdoor store and let him decide for himself. LOL.... You're funny. It would go along the lines of "IDK honey, pick something for me" In my world down the road would be, "Now dear, remember I did give you the option to decide first so please just quit your b...hing".
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Abby Normal
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Post by Abby Normal on Apr 22, 2015 12:46:14 GMT -5
Like- as in compared to a home pillow no. Like- as in light weight, water proof, sufficient elevation, and comfortable (all things considered) yes.
But they do a lot of camping where weight is a factor. They are hard core- hike/canoe to in- no tent- sleep on the ground in a bivy sack guys.
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Post by myrrh on Apr 22, 2015 15:54:37 GMT -5
My mom has sewn more than one regular pillow down the middle and then cut in half to end up with two camping pillows. They take up less room and are still comfy.
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