Camp Pillow & Pillowcase

I waited until I’d actually used this pillow to write a review. It is fabulous. I don’t like using hotel pillows and I also wanted a pillow I could take camping. It took me a while to narrow down my purchase based on reviews but this one had the best, and I’m very glad I went with it! It feels just like my regular pillow. Super comfortable, easy to pack, and a bit smaller than a regular sized pillow but not small. It was exactly what I was looking for. Definitely get this one if you’re on the fence about a travel pillow purchase! Highly recommend it.

Nice pillow with minimal blowing involved. It self inflates to a point and then I blow in it just a little if I wanted it fuller. I could inflate it to the perfect amount of thickness. It holds up well and is easy to deflate and store. I bought this along with the seat cushion as shown in my photos. I'm happy with it.

Finally, a self-inflating travel or camping pillow that is actually really comfortable. My oldest daughter is going away to summer camp this summer and while there they take a couple of camping trips. While we have taken family camping trips before, we have gone by car where it is easy to pack in a bunch of gear (including regular pillows). She will be hiking out to their campsite, however, and therefore needs to be mindful of weight and size of her gear. I have not very fond memories of camping as a kid using a rolled up towel or my sweatshirt as a pillow and consequently not getting a very good night sleep. In an effort to spare her the same fate, I thought that a self-inflating pillow would solve the problem of a comfortable pillow but also something compact to fit in her pack. On the plus side, this pillow is very comfortable. It is not made of a shiny or slippery material so your head does not roll off and it does not make a funny crinkly sound when you use it. Also, there is a foam of some sort in the the pillow that adds to the comfort. You can also fully fill the pillow if you like a very full pillow (though I found it to be a bit too full this way, leading to your head rolling off a bit too easily) or you can lit a bit of air out so there is more "give" in the pillow. I found this to be best so that it conforms a bit to your head. I also liked the mechanism for opening and closing the nozzle. You have to push in/pull out a bit so that makes it less likely for it to accidentally open on you. On the con side, I found that the "self-inflating" was pretty slow. I didn't feel that it was actually going to inflate on its own. However, a few short breaths it is filled so this is not really much of a con. Also, because of the filling in the pillow (which is a plus because it is more comfortable that way), the pillow cannot fold down as small as I would like. So, it is a bit bulkier than some of the other camping pillow options. I think it will still serve my daughter's purposes fine but I wanted to point it out in case someone was looking for an extremely compact pillow. We have all had fun playing with it (and now my boys want their own) and my daughter can't wait to take it with her on her camping trip this summer.

I couldn't believe how difficult it would be to buy a camping pillow. There are so many and the amount of reviews can confuse the issue. I almost gave up and then found these buried deep after many pages. I was sure that inflatables would be a problem with air leaks, but I still gave them a chance when reviewing different products. There were hybrids which had a combination of air, down or foam of some sort but these could be very expensive and fall short of comfort in the end. I can understand the need to pack down small and be light when backpacking and these come somewhere in between that. I bicycle and use a trailer so I can carry more weight when necessary. The bottom line for me is comfort, isn't that what a pillow is for. This pillow meets that need and it packs down nicely. There is no fear of air leakage since it is made from similar materials as synthetic fiber fill that you would fine in many sleeping bags. The removable outer cover is a requirement for me to make washing easier and the size is just right when using a sleeping pad which for me comes in at 25 inches at the shoulder. This pillow is smaller and doesn't hang over the sleeping pad but big enough to provide adequate head room and is comfortable. I couldn't believe how expensive many of the pillows were, at the price this one is being sold I consider it a bargain. If spending $ 50.00 for a pillow that will leak or bottom out is your goal, then don't buy this one, but if spending less for a nicely made pillow that in my opinion is just right in size and not too heavy and feels good against your face and keeps you warm, then this could be money well spent.

I usually have trouble sleeping when I’m backpacking and one thing really helps is a comfortable pillow. Unfortunately, I’ve tried a few camping pillows without finding one I liked. I have a couple of regular inflatable pillows that are just too small and not really comfortable because it feels like I’m sleeping on a balloon. Then I bought a foam filled pillow by Thermarest. It’s much more comfortable, but not quite firm enough to suit me. It’s also really bulky even when compressed. Now I’ve found this pillow, which looks to be the best of both worlds. The expanding foam inside gives more of the feel of a traditional pillow, and the ability to inflate it with air helps to regulate the firmness without the balloon feeling. When you’re ready to pack up, you can compress it and it doesn’t take up a huge amount of space. The top fabric is also nice and soft, and not the plastic feel of my inflatable pillows. All that said, this is not a pillow for someone who is looking for the lightest weight pillow possible. I wish I could use one of the ultralight inflatable options, but I just can’t get a decent night sleep using one. This is a nice compromise if size, weight, and comfort. It did not include a patch kit, so that is something to consider. I have one with my inflatable sleeping pad, so no worries there. If it holds up with use, this product is a home run.

The pillow is considerably smaller than what's advertised in the description. They say it's 12"x18 but it's more like 10"x15" which is tool small for my needs. I will say it's well made and will give it 3-stars for that. If it was actually 12"x18" it would have gotten 5-stars. I don't know if it's lack of quality control or false advertising, but they need to correct this. I returned it. I see there are other reviews also pointing out the size issue.

This is a great travel and camping pillow. It is small, that's what lets you compress it into the sack. I do not like inflatable pillows, this is much better. It's very soft and comfortable. No awkward smells from it when unpacking.

Comfortable and compact we’re not in use and their own carry bag.