pillows

PILLOWS

When I started making the Wiggy bags in S.C. I trained operators to sew Lamilite using the fallout from cutting bags. I had them make pillows. They were various shapes and sizes, and I put them with each sleeping bag I sold.

When I relocated to Grand Junction Kok made a pattern, so all pillows were the same size.

This is a first that I can recall a customer sending a testimonial primarily about the pillow.

Thank you Jim.

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great pillow

I purchased the Superlight FTRSS system about a year ago and received two of these pillows, one each for the inner and outer bags respectively. I’m a side sleeper, and I need to sleep with a pillow between my legs in order to be comfortable, so receiving two was a real treat. Since my purchase I’ve had some time to really test these out and I am very pleased.

This is the first backpacking pillow that I’ve actually found comfortable enough to use. I’ve tried tons of others over the years, ranging from dirt cheap, made in China junk, to expensive brands, and all of them fell woefully short of their advertised claims. What sets this pillow apart is that it is the perfect firmness. Other pillows I have tried are either so soft that you might as well be sleeping on a stack of cotton balls, or hard as a rock. Also, every inflatable pillow I’ve ever owned ended up popping or leaking air. This pillow avoids all of those issues. It is firm enough that it doesn’t collapse down to nothing but still provides the right amount of firmness to comfortably support your head. This is especially important for side sleepers, as a flat or hard pillow will have you waking up with a sore neck.
It is easily compressed, but springs back to its original loft as soon as it is taken out of the compression sack. It also weighs next to nothing and takes up very little room in your pack, so it is very well suited for backpacking. I haven’t had a chance to test it out while winter camping, but I imagine it will provide a good deal of insulation given that it is filled with Lamilite. Overall, it is the best pillow I’ve come across for backpacking, and I highly recommend it.

         Jim S

I found the folloing article very interesting. 

Industry leaders expectFather’s Day 2025 to surpass the 2023 record of $22.9 billion by a sizeable margin, ending with $24 billion in sales. The often overlooked holiday is experiencing something of a renaissance; however, economic headwinds continue to threaten consumers.

“Americans are embracing meaningful traditions and holidays, and this Father’s Day, spending on gifts and other holiday items is expected to reach record levels,” said NRF VP of industry and consumer insights Katherine Cullen, in a statement.

Roughly 76% of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday this year, with 48% planning to purchase a gift for their father or stepfather, according to the NRF survey. Gift purchases will also go to a husband (25%), son (12%), brother (9%), friend (8%), or grandfather (6%).

Although the percentage of celebrants has stagnated, average spending is up by nearly $10 per person between 2024 and 2025, supported by consumers between 35-44, who are spending an eye-opening $289.90, the most of any subgroup.

All you farthers who have read the article be prepared to receive one or more items for fathers day valued at $289.90.

Personally when i read the article i could not believe the dollar amounts the writer is referring too. he must be a government economist.