Camping

[69oldskool]

Pillows?! No, you don't need one.

Er yes we do , done the roughing it shit using bike gear , fleeces etc  but as the pillows take up no room at all why not use something designed for the job .Multi use just means average at lots of uses not excellent at one thing

Plus one on the pillow, i like to travel light & minimalist, but i've gotta have a pillow, scrunched up jacket just doesn't pass the muster.

Can recommend  Vango's half moon pillow, fits in a mummy bag a treat.

Few more musings,
                          I believe gas stoves generally produce more(ie quicker) heat than spirit burners, I use a tiny coleman F1,  if using gas, get the larger sized canister (440g) as it gives you a more stable base.

Get a warm sleeping bag!
                                Take the thermal ratings with a pinch of salt, should be three numbers, the lowest is a survival rating, you will not be sleeping warm at this temp!!! then a lower & an upper comfort temperature.
Temperature ratings are calculated in conjunction with using a suitable sleeping mat. I don't  care to use one, most sane people do! :lol

If touring Scotland, take enough cash for a possible nights b&b, This is not wimping out 
When you've been riding through days of rain, pitching tent in the wet etc, your previously thought of as waterproof clothing may turn out to be anything but & you'll be glad of a chance to dry out.
Ahh yes ~the midges, that brings back a few memories...