Make Your Own: Napping In Public Kit

Curling up on a park bench? Huddling beneath a chair at Barnes & Noble? Grabbing fifteen minutes of refreshing shut-eye in the produce aisle? We’ve done at all, for we are certified Public Nap Enthusiasts. In case you’re one as well, we’ve compiled a list of stuff you might want to carry if you plan on falling asleep in an uncomfortable public space:

•A nice, soft hoodie: In an ideal world we’d be able to walk our metropolitan streets in giant pillow hats without feeling like castoffs from the Ren Faire, but unfortunately society is not quite at that level of nap tolerance. A rolled up hoodie is almost as good as a Sealy in a pinch, so make sure and keep one on your person at all times. (Unless you have comfy Phil Spector hair – If God has given you a natural pillow, skip the hoodie and count your blessings.)

•The Pocket Kama Sutra: “Ankle under elbow?” “Wow, my legs can really bend like this?” “That doesn’t look like Mother Teresa at all!” The ability to flip through a book of sex positions for advice on how to most comfortably curl your body onto your makeshift bed of choice will make you a happy, happy napper.

•Earbuds: Any true nap enthusiast knows about the Headphone Problem – the frustrating tradeoff between noise cancellation and ear comfort. Personally, we like the one earbud in, other ear resting comfortably on the hoodie method, but it really is all up to you.

•Sunglasses: Maybe you’re bored in class or a hungover at a meeting and want to catch a few secret Zs. Put on some shades, prop up your head, and dream of Michael Emerson. The downside is your associates will probably assume you’re a big jerk. Or Nicole Ritchie.

•Gum and a comb: For after the nap, and pretty self-explanatory. (Once again: anyone with Spector hair is exempt from all combing requirements.)

And there you have it: A nap in a bag. Happy sleeping, y’all.