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Title: Reading pillow
Post by: Looking forward on February 07, 2011, 06:47:47 AM

I love reading in bed at night when away camping, does anyone have any suggestions on a backrest (pillow?) that would allow me to sit up in bed and read. My hubby reckons you guys would certainly know which one is the best.

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: griz066 on February 07, 2011, 07:49:15 AM

Quote from: Looking forward on February 07, 2011, 06:47:47 AM

I love reading in bed at night when away camping, does anyone have any suggestions on a backrest (pillow?) that would allow me to sit up in bed and read. My hubby reckons you guys would certainly know which one is the best.

Drifta make a backrest

http://www.drifta.com.au/OtherDRIFTAProducts.php

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: Looking forward on February 07, 2011, 07:57:06 AM

Thanks for replying, I was looking at maybe a triangular foam backrest (singular)

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: Mandrake on February 07, 2011, 08:14:28 AM

I just bought two of these - haven't got them yet but they look the goods ...

http://www.wondawedge.com.au/ (http://www.wondawedge.com.au/)

Not sure exactly how they will work with the towel part in a bed but under a sleeping bag should be OK for us ...

Cheers

Steve

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: gronk on February 07, 2011, 08:56:32 AM

I usually do all my reading ( the back of the eyelids !! ) in a lying down comatose type position  ;D ;D

Reading in bed is actually very bad for your back.....but then again, drinking's supposed to be bad for you as well ???      ??? ???

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: giypsy on February 07, 2011, 02:20:44 PM

You can buy a folding mesh type backrest from the chemist. Made for invalids and supposed to be very comfortable. also folds flat.

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on February 07, 2011, 08:12:13 PM

Quote from: Mandrake on February 07, 2011, 08:14:28 AM

http://www.wondawedge.com.au/ (http://www.wondawedge.com.au/)

My sister purchased a similar thing from the Gold Coast.  Big difference being that her's is foam covered with material, and the "towel" part is also foam covered with material.  It's in a triangular shape.  The bed part is designed to roll over the pillow part to store it (has a backpack style clasp sewn into it ... whatever they are called).  If you want a larger pillow, don't unroll it so far.  They are very comfortable and cost about the same as these blow up versions.

Kit_e

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: SteveandViv on February 07, 2011, 11:06:52 PM

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on February 07, 2011, 08:12:13 PM

My sister purchased a similar thing from the Gold Coast.  Big difference being that her's is foam covered with material, and the "towel" part is also foam covered with material.  It's in a triangular shape.  The bed part is designed to roll over the pillow part to store it (has a backpack style clasp sewn into it ... whatever they are called).  If you want a larger pillow, don't unroll it so far.  They are very comfortable and cost about the same as these blow up versions.

Kit_e

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They are very comfortable and cost about the same as these blow up versions.

What. A blow up doll you say  ;D That would work  8)

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: Looking forward on February 08, 2011, 05:53:57 AM

My husband said that if I needed any information all I had to do was ask on myswag, once again he's right.  Thank you everyone for your help.
Julie

Title: Re: Reading pillow
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on February 08, 2011, 04:24:34 PM

Quote from: SteveandViv on February 07, 2011, 11:06:52 PM

What. A blow up doll you say  ;D That would work  8)

Wasn't on the Chardy that time Steve (you naughty boy!)   ;D

Kit_e