Thread: camping pillow?

Hey. Im planning to spend a few days in the tent this coming Spring/Summer. Always finding that a good nights sleep makes for a far more enjoyable trip. I’ve typically stuffed my puffer into a meat bag (pillow case) to make a makeshift pillow and it’s not too bad but i’m wondering if anyone has a better sleep experience using the packable type pillows?
Any reccomendations?

I have been using a Nemo Fillo Elite luxury inflatable pillow for a few years and really rate it.

It packs down tiny, but is a big step up comfort wise from a simple kathmandu bladder type.

Another option which the family use for truck camping is the Zempire Chill Pill camping pillow. Quite a lot cheaper than the Nemo (needed to be if im buying 4 of them!) and very similar in comfort. doesn't pack down quite as small, but still pretty good.

If I want additional cushioning I just wrap a jersey or jacket around them.

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Originally Posted by Bryan

I have been using a Nemo Fillo Elite luxury inflatable pillow for a few years and really rate it.

It packs down tiny, but is a big step up comfort wise from a simple kathmandu bladder type.

Another option which the family use for truck camping is the Zempire Chill Pill camping pillow. Quite a lot cheaper than the Nemo (needed to be if im buying 4 of them!) and very similar in comfort. doesn't pack down quite as small, but still pretty good.

If I want additional cushioning I just wrap a jersey or jacket around them.

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Yes. The Nemo Fillo looks like a good option. A little heavy but not massive

Even the bladder type ones are a massive step up from clothes stuffed in a bag. I did that for years before buying a Macpac inflatable one. It’s great- I inflate it completely and then just let out a bit of air til it’s the right level of squishy. Kmart also do a cheaper style inflatable pillow for about $4. It’s not as good as the Macpac one, but the bottom side is a vinyl type material and it makes for a good glassing cushion.

Hunted with a mate who used the bladder from his wife's wine cask as a pillow, he slept well.

Don't buy cheap, I had a couple of cheapies, and they've punctured after a couple of trips. I've currently got a Big Agnes that's lasted a couple of years and it's been great, it tucks into the hood on my sleeping bag, and doesn't move, stays there all night. It is one of the bladder designs.

I have an aliexpress bladder one works just fine but is a tad small.

Originally Posted by Bryan

I have been using a Nemo Fillo Elite luxury inflatable pillow for a few years and really rate it.

It packs down tiny, but is a big step up comfort wise from a simple kathmandu bladder type.

Another option which the family use for truck camping is the Zempire Chill Pill camping pillow. Quite a lot cheaper than the Nemo (needed to be if im buying 4 of them!) and very similar in comfort. doesn't pack down quite as small, but still pretty good.

If I want additional cushioning I just wrap a jersey or jacket around them.

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This. Nemo Fillo Elite super comfy and packs down into a teeny little package

Using a sea to summit one and love it.

I stuff my Crawford neck scarf with cloths and fold flap into opposite ends.

Kathmandu inflatable works well.

+1 for the Sea to Summit. Trick is not to over inflated them. Super cumfy.

I’ve got a klymit inflatable I got from outfitters, works a treat

Originally Posted by Sidetrack

+1 for the Sea to Summit. Trick is not to over inflated them. Super cumfy.

Same here, worth its weight in gold I reckon! Aeros is the model I have

$3. Strong enough to sit on around camp and when glassing. So cheap its fuel for emergency fire lighting.
https://www.kmart.co.nz/product/infl...E&gclsrc=aw.ds