Camping pillow suggestions

Getting tired of stuffing t-shirts into a pillow case while camping. Looking to buy an actual camping pillow. Any suggestions?

I too got tired of stuffing stuff into things. Now I put this into a pillow case. Got it on sale. It's ok, but air pillows just never feel right.
Continues to always be a bit of a problem, but not a big deal.

https://www.rei.com/product/830617/exped-air-pillow

Thanks for posting.. I too am curious as to what others are using. I currently use an airline pillow with a homemade case but it isn't quite large enough.

My daughter bought two of these for our recent riding/camping trip... I was very impressed. If you wash them first, they really fluff out and make a decent pillow. They roll up into a small compressed package about half the size of a loaf of bread.
https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Pillow-Compressible-Backpacking-Festivals/dp/B01DOOO84W/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1470524292&sr=1-3&keywords=thermarest+camping+pillow

I use a Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow and a Kelty Luxury Pillow. I started out with the Therma-a-Rest but it was too lumpy for me; it's made with the same material used for their mattresses. Then I got the Kelty pillow which has a pocket on the back. The Kelty pillow is nice but it didn't have enough loft, so I stuffed the Therma-a-Rest in the pocket.

Now whenever I'm not at home, I take both pillows with me and I am guaranteed a good night's rest.

Exped air pillow......saw that one online but the one site gave it the highest marks overall.....but lowest for comfort.

We've been comfortable on this Nemo air pillow. Packs to about the size if a fist. Don't fill it tight and it's pretty nice.

https://www.amazon.com/Nemo-Backpacking-Camping-Pillow-Nimbus/dp/B00QZFVAJE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470533140&sr=8-3&keywords=nemo+fillo+backpacking+pillow


Good Ridin'
slmjim

I also have the Exped air pillow and the amount of air you put in makes a difference on how comfortable it is. But one can't argue how small it packs.

PFD023 said:

Getting tired of stuffing t-shirts into a pillow case while camping. Looking to buy an actual camping pillow. Any suggestions?

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If you drink enough you will eventually fall to sleep, with or without a pillow.

I used just an Exped for a while, but then discovered the Thermarest Air Head. It's a hybrid air and foam. Compresses to a nice small package. So now I put the Exped in the pillow sleeve in my Big Agnes sleeping bag and angle the Thermarest as needed to be comfy. So far, I'm darn happy with the arrangement.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018APB8SE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I take a pillow from home - feather type. It packs into small spaces left in my duffel or side case. i put it in a plastic bag just in case the duffel develops a leak and it rains.

I don't really camp anymore but when I did, I simply wadded up my jacket and used it for a pillow.

Hmmmm - maybe that why I don't camp much anymore.....

Up until LOCSTOC this year I've used a pillow I made myself. Took a square accent pillow that was about 18" each side and took out half the stuffing and sewed a new seam to close it. Used it in pillow case. Decided that was a little too hard so bought a new one to use at MNSTOC next week. Bought THIS self inflating pillow on Amazon (Teton Sports ComfortLite pillow) at the end of June and have tried it a few times. It is self inflating so has foam in it to inflate. I find it's pretty comfy when I let it inflate and then push my fist in the center all the way down and close the valve. Then it's just right. Packs very small as well. Packs down to 13x3.5 dia. Inflated 18x10x4 (fully inflated). Intend to use it in a pillow case also.

medium size down pillow. rolls up tight and small enough.

dwalby said:

If you drink enough you will eventually fall to sleep, with or without a pillow.

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That's my modus operandi in the past. I figure I can start saving $$ and my liver if I splurge on a pillow.

I just take a nice pillow from home. But then I have plenty of room for it in my Lees-ure Lite camping trailer!

I cut an old down pillow in half and the same for a pillow case. Had my wife sew up 2 smaller pillows for traveling. They work great for camping and flying and compress pretty small. Or shove a full size down pillow in a compression sack with your sleeping bag.

I use one of these folded in half and use a tee shirt for a pillowcase. Deflated and folded or rolled up it takes very little room.

https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-medline-aeroflow-ii-static-air-cushion.html?gclid=CIzvwJjQsM4CFUEehgodJ70BKw#

vinny said:

My daughter bought two of these for our recent riding/camping trip... I was very impressed. If you wash them first, they really fluff out and make a decent pillow. They roll up into a small compressed package about half the size of a loaf of bread.
https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Pillow-Compressible-Backpacking-Festivals/dp/B01DOOO84W/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1470524292&sr=1-3&keywords=thermarest+camping+pillow

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I started using this pillow last year. Best I've found for comfort and size packed. Have an Exped inflatable, don't care for it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Travel-Pillow/17047745

I'm pretty sure this is the pillow I bought ($3.48). They squeeze down real small in a pull string bag. They also have small pillow cases for these pillows. I also leave the pillow in the plastic bag and just throw it in the pillow case. I have a Big Agnes inflatable pillow that goes in with the sleeping pad. I use it for side support on the elbows.