Yeah - I saw them doing that on Rick Steins French oddysey on the telly the other night. We were disgusted - You would never get away with it in this country.
The poor geese looked utterly miserable cowering in the back of a barn
Meanwhile back on thread - I too go for the bundle of clothes, preferably with a fleece on the top. Place in the centre of a Shemagh on the diagonal, then fold all 4 corners in like an envelope to create a neat and tidy pillow
Failing that, i have been known to use a plastic "volvic" (as apposed to NATO) waterbottle as a pillow, tuned for comfort by letting more air out by unscrewing the lid. Tis a bit deafening crackling under your ear as you move
, but beats the pain in the neck the next day.
Pierre - might be telling granny how to suck eggs hear ? But have you tried a "Thermorest" type camping matress. They are extremely comfy, lightweight and compact. Several cheaper alternatives are available now along the same lines. They make an enourmous difference if your sleeping on the ground, and a good nights sleep is priceless.
cheers
Rich