Emergency pillow, life hacks for traveling, camping or just the beach! by Liz Undy Emergency pillow, life hacks for traveling, camping or just the beach! Life hacks: project emergency pillow! Weather you forgot to pack your favorite pillow.. traveling, enjoy long hours tanning at the beach, or just want to know how to make an easy pillow this is for you! start by using your beach towel or small blanket folded in the center of your beach sarong or larger blanket/sheet. Now fold and tie the corners in, that's it!