10 Ultralight Camp Pillows Reviewed | Round 1 |

In this video, I take a look at 10 light and ultralight pillows that are popular for backpacking and camping and narrow them down to the best based on comfort, stability, weight, and price. This is Part 2 of my sleep system overhaul with the Part 1 video of the sleeping pad I switched to linked below. Part 3 will talk about sleeping bags vs quilts and whether I am making the switch to a quilt. Subscribe to stay updated!

The Top 3 Pillows:

-- The pillows in the video from heaviest to lightest are --
Thermarest Air Head
Trekology
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium
Eureka Wicked-Stick
Thermarest Air Head Lite
Sea to Summit Aeros Down
Marmot Nimbus
Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight

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[scorpiowoman]

Thanks this comprehensive review! Just bought 4 of the trekology 2.0 pillows for an upcoming 3-day hike with the family. Looking forward to proving you right.
Please keep the quality reviews coming!

[shaunmasters]

Hey Justin, another great video. I have the same challenge in selecting the right pillow. I’ve swapped around pillows for quite some time but never quite settled yet. Thank you for your insightful reviews. I recently purchased two pillows but didn’t like them so ended up returning. Currently resorted to a home made pillow case with clothes and mattress foam filling. Keep up the hard work and thank you once again

[brown]

I just bought the trekology 2.0. For side sleepers there's still zero options. I'm going to try to make a pillow case with an extra layer of foam to add to the trekology. Hopefully that keeps the neck kink free for many nights. Good review video!

[aguyfrommanitoba]

Glad you tested all those pillows out for me. Having the technology pillow and wanting to upgrade too something more comfortable you saved me alot of time trying out other air pillows!

[HockeyHeather]

PILLOWS!!! Thanks for another great informational video, Justin! I've had my eye out for this one ever since your Ether Light XT videos. My own obsessive search for the perfect pillow through the years has included various versions of the following: S2S Aeros UL (too bouncy); S2S Aeros UL Deluxe (too unwieldy); S2S Aeros Premium (too loud); Thermarest compressible (too heavy); Thermarest down (not enough support); NEMO Fillo Elite (not tall enough); Cocoon Hyperlite (too slippery); Exped Air UL (uncomfortable); Big Agnes Q-Core Deluxe (too large); Big Agnes AXL Air (not large enough); REI Flash (seriously uncomfortable); and Klymit Cush (too complicated). The only one I wish I would have kept was the Exped REM. I was afraid it was too heavy at the time, but in hindsight... It was pretty comfortable for the weight. Have you ever tried the Big Sky Dream Sleeper UL? Based on your recommendation, I just bought the Trekology on Amazon. What's one more pillow, right? It's the new version with the pad strap and grippy dots. I can't wait to get it home for some testing... Please keep the great content coming! Subscribed.

[scottbecker]

Spot-on comparison that covers all the ins and outs relevant to me. :-) Funny thing: This is only the 3rd video of yours I‘ve watched after discovering and subscribing to your channel today, and just like for the Sea to Summit Etherlite Insulated review, you and I have gone down very similar paths in finding our go-to gear. I also tried the Marmot, a couple of Sea to Summits (one of which was the Ultralight), and Exped, a Thermarest...and ending up with the Trekology UL! As a more-or-less UL hiker, I find it gives me (a side sleeper) the best night‘s sleep I ever had in the wild without much of a weight penalty. The others all squished my ear up at night, made me feel like I was on a see-saw or had me rolling off - just like you pointed out. The Airhead (so far unknown to me) will get a closer look, especially because of the removable/washable cover. But I figure it‘ll be overkill for me weight-wise. Anyhow, thanks for another very balanced and helpful review, even with a bit of historical color tossed in for the measure. Nice going, man!

[andyclement]

Take note YouTube reviewers, this is how to do a review. Thanks bud

[tswrench]

Thanks for making a difficult decision much, much easier. I was leaning toward the Therm-a-Rest Air Head--and now I'll be sleeping on it.

[CrunchyTire]

Wasnt planning on getting the airhead but checked amazon and used warehouse deal for only $26 "like new". Thats like half price. Worth a try for the large version.

[beeveedee]

Informative, thorough comparison/review. That said, a pillow preference is personal. My fave inflatable pillow is the Conair Travel Pillow, an inflatable bladder inside a zipped soft fleece removable cover. And it costs under $10, but is rather hard to find.

[HikerSteve]

Thanks for video, I'm always trying to improve my sleep on the trail. Never comfortable. Would have been nice to see how small each of these pack. Weight is important but the amount of space in your pack is also important. I usually take a 44L pack and it can fill up fast.

[isezgz]

Great review! Exhaustive, yet clear and to the point. Made with common sense instead of bs. Keep it up!

[rhettoracle]

I have a Lanfind inflatable pillow similar to Trekology, $9.99 US Amazon. I test all my gear at home before relying on it in the field. I now have 3, and it replaced my home pillow. Cheers

[Aratarez]

You should try the Carinthia Travel Pillow. My favorite, but I do not like to high or squeaky pillows.

[karlspace]

Thanks for the break-down, but I'll be sticking with my MEC deluxe! I'm not sure about the whole support thing, because it's not like I'm trying to put two heads down my pillow? And, I just deflate it a bit to get rid of the balloon feeling.

[nojaysimpson]

I am interested to try that TAR Airhead. I use the Nemo Fillo Lux, it is stellar, albeit heavier with similar construction to the TAR with the foam top and washable cover. Thanks for the video!

[celloting]

Great video, but there is a tricky issue of how to inflate these pillows without causing mould growing inside, ie, inflating with mouth esp during sleep. So, the valve vs pump design is crucial but it's not something you checked out. Otherwise, great thanks.

[motopacking]

Awesome comprehensive review. Thank you!

[Hopebay]

Thanks for the video. I current use the MEC pillow that you had in part 1 but am looking for a new one. the stats are great but I would really have liked to see all the pillows in their stuff sacks for a size comparison. Keep the great videos coming!

[weisswurstfruhstuck]

Best pillow I know which gives best comfort and is real small packable is the klymit luxe. Might be available only in Europe.