Does anyone else travel with bed sheets
Feb 8th, 2012, 07:34 AM
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dogster, what's up with the hate? Did you even bother to read any of the prior posts from others? There are plenty who do take pillows or bedding or washcloths, and I see there were a couple of journalists who had taken interest in the topic. I'm wondering why you're so bothered by the practice, and why you're so bothered that anyone would discuss it. Control or anger issues, perhaps?
Feb 8th, 2012, 03:49 PM
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I know someone who travels with their "blankie" ... but that would be for a different reason than bringing your own bed sheet.
Just make sure we are all clear on this: using your own bed sheet will not elimiate bed bugs.
Just make sure we are all clear on this: using your own bed sheet will not elimiate bed bugs.
Feb 8th, 2012, 05:02 PM
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Considering some of the earlier posts (no I haven't read all of them, but quite a few early ones), I don't see why you're hitting on dogster. He could bite so much deeper if he tried.
I agree with a much earlier poster - if you have a problem with the sheets, complain! I did that in a Washington Best Western last fall, and was given a new room. In remote areas I carry a silk sleep sack in case complaining doesn't work, but I don't have room for sheets. And if I did have room, I think I'd pack something more interesting.
I agree with a much earlier poster - if you have a problem with the sheets, complain! I did that in a Washington Best Western last fall, and was given a new room. In remote areas I carry a silk sleep sack in case complaining doesn't work, but I don't have room for sheets. And if I did have room, I think I'd pack something more interesting.
Feb 10th, 2012, 01:19 PM
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My mother always travels with a silk sleeping bag that she just puts around or on top of whatever hotel linen is there if she doesn't like the look of it. Extremely thin, weighs next to nothing and takes hardly any space at all.
Feb 14th, 2012, 06:31 PM
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Even in a cheap motel, the sheets have been acceptable. We've seen ink stains, but nothing more. And in mid-level and high-level hotels, the sheets have always been high quality.
As for washcloths, we bring our own scrubby cloth. It exfoliates, holds a lather, dries quickly, and is long enough to let you scrub our own back thoroughly. weighs next to nothing and takes next to no room.
As for washcloths, we bring our own scrubby cloth. It exfoliates, holds a lather, dries quickly, and is long enough to let you scrub our own back thoroughly. weighs next to nothing and takes next to no room.
May 10th, 2012, 07:00 AM
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This is the most amazing thread I have ever seen. It has gone on for years. I was researching travel sheets for my 5'10 15 year old daughter who is vry picky. We are the family that travels everywhere but she doesn't like everywhere she sleeps so I have decided to just buy some travel sheets..Leaving in two days for my middle boys graduation at NYU....now if someone has a remedy to get rid of a stupid cold that would be great..thanks for the thread this was great got great info 
Apr 6th, 2013, 06:37 AM
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"dogster, what's up with the hate? Did you even bother to read any of the prior posts from others? There are plenty who do take pillows or bedding or washcloths, and I see there were a couple of journalists who had taken interest in the topic. I'm wondering why you're so bothered by the practice, and why you're so bothered that anyone would discuss it. Control or anger issues, perhaps?"
there wasn't any hate you pulled that out of thin air. just because there is a herd of phobics that are willing to post about it doesn't make it right or normal, just makes it a herd. I find it unfortunate that this is a very old thread and not one mention of seeking help for the affliction for all that time.
there wasn't any hate you pulled that out of thin air. just because there is a herd of phobics that are willing to post about it doesn't make it right or normal, just makes it a herd. I find it unfortunate that this is a very old thread and not one mention of seeking help for the affliction for all that time.
Dec 1st, 2013, 09:49 AM
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"To those who are upset by this thread: you squat here even though the topic doesn't interest you, you spew insults and pseudo-psychiatric advice, and you get upset every time the thread is revived. I take some bedding on trips, most times use it, and am perfectly happy engaging in this practice because it helps me and my husband sleep well. Think about it."
actually comments like yours make me feel grown up.
actually comments like yours make me feel grown up.
Dec 3rd, 2013, 08:12 AM
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If the sheets are too frighteningly soiled to sleep on, what about the mattress? Beyond filthy, I would think, in which case putting one's own pristine bedding on it is false comfort because the germs would seep through.
A Winnebago of one's own is the obvious solution. Sure, one would be confined to one's own land mass, but, to echo the OP, it would be so worth it.
A Winnebago of one's own is the obvious solution. Sure, one would be confined to one's own land mass, but, to echo the OP, it would be so worth it.
