Pillows ???

[dbarker]

I will taking my own pillows (2). Can I take them as a carryon or do I have to pack them? Will they count as one my carryons? Does anyone else bring their own pillows?

 

[luvchip]

Never leave home without mine!

 

[CarolA]

That's one of your two carryons....

 

[kaytieeldr]

Are you bringing them to use on the plane or in the hotel? On the plane, I'd suggest investing about $10 in one of those u-shaped neck pillows (I got mine at Walgreens) and 'wearing' it onto the plane - I don't think they count it as anything that way.
If you're bringing your pillows to use in your hotel room, get one or two of those space-bag things; put the pillows in them and squeeze/vacuum out all the air, then pack them in your suitcase.

 

[Hannathy]

I would think 2 pillows would be two carry-ons unless you cram both into one small duffle. Why not get a duffle throw them into it and check it. Why do you need 2 bed pillows on the plane?

 

[dzorn]

Ok if pillows count as carry on's what about my DD stuffed animal. It's kind of big.

Denise

 

[dbarker]

I will need my own pillows in the Hotel. I'm funny that way. I cannot sleep except w/ my own pillows. I think I will put them in a bag w/ all the air squished out. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[NotUrsula]

Ok if pillows count as carry on's what about my DD stuffed animal. It's kind of big.

If it's not bigger than a briefcase it's her "personal item" -- if it is bigger then it is her primary carry on. Either way, it counts unto itself unless she can put it inside her carryon bag.