2024 BEST CAMP PILLOW AWARDS... 72 pillows tested

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[dontpanicbotanics]

No one has done a more comprehensive testing of backpacking pillows that I've seen than this guy. My Nemo Filo stopped holding air after just a few uses and defintely suffers from the 'bubbling' or air pockets moving your head to one side.

[daveemery]

Your channel taught me about the importance of pad straps. Thank you for that. My pillow is a sea to summit that doesn't have one. GGG sells adhesive hooks that I attached and used shock cord to hold in.place. that works for me.

[JustinOutdoors]

These 5 pillows are the ones I think are the best after testing dozens and dozens of pillows over many years. If there is a pillow that has a chance of being comfortable, I have most likely tested it.

[jpriddle]

Taking the Big Sky concept, I pulled the plastic bladder out of a Nemo Fillo Elite Luxury, slide it into a merino wool buff (already in my pack) and then stuff extra clothing between the bladder and buff. The pillow is as wide as the Megapillow and feels like a regular bed pillow with the clothes on top (usually a down jacket). Or flip it over with the clothes on the bottom for a cooler next-to-face experience. This also raises the height to a more ergonomic position. On its own, the bladder is only 42.5g. You could also do your pad strap stickers trick, but I’ve actually found that the width, weight of the clothes and buff keeps the pillow in place pretty well.

[jhaas]

Just used my fillo for the first time last night at a scout camp. Have the disco 30 and the pocket that holds the pillow made it extremely comfortable and held it in place. What I also like was no noise from it when moving around as I am a side sleeper who flips around often.

[Mr.T]

My C5-6 are blown along with L5. The Nemo Fillow and Disco bag I sleep in every night since it cradles my neck perfectly. Only pillow I can sleep face up on. I’m normally a side sleeper so the Disco is perfect room wise. But have shifted to face up since I have to compromise both ends. Never would have thought a camping setup would force my body into a great compromise position. Nemo! I’m probably one of your few customers that can claim a full year sleeping in your equipment every night. Thanks for the review. Trying different pillows and sleep systems was amazing. I can rest anywhere now with the right gear.

[raivuxa]

I'm using a cheap dimpled overmat with an integrated pillow on my main sleeping pad and an additional travel memory foam pillow lately. Best sleep outdoors I've ever had.

[hikingwheather]

Yes, straps on pillows are game changers! Height was also a key factor for me. The Hikenture pillow has worked well for me but I had to try the Exped Megapillow and now I'm converted. Just wish it wasn't so heavy!

[ImTheDudeMan]

I went to Walmart and bought a bed pillow for $4 and cut a 10" piece off the end. I also did the same to an old pillowcase. I sewed both pieces shut (I own a DIY sewing machine). Best $4 gear ever. Now I have an extremely soft gear pillow and a smaller bed pillow👍

[Reed]

The Fillo is the best. As someone who spends a lot of time in the backcountry and has obsessed over cutting ounces even down to the toothbrush handle, I have found that some things are just worth the weight and the space- a pillow is for sure one of them. We can debate all day about the practicality of a camp chair, but there is no denying the importance of a good sleep system. If you're cutting ounces on a good night's sleep, you cutting into your recovery. That is why I carry the Fillo.

[andybrun]

If you remove the TPU core pillow from the cover on the Exped MegaPillow you get also a very lightweight pillow comparable to the Big Sky. Also here the cover is washable which is a bonus of the MegaPillow - pillows collect quite some grime...

[tomlovesdiy]

Nice hack: adding the strap. I added a strap to my old Trekology pillow. Now have the new one that comes with a strap. Nice. To get some more comfort and insulation I made a small down and feather pillow with a strap. I attach it to the Trekology which I under inflate a bit. Super comfortable! Only a couple ounces. Filled it with stuffing from an old Ikea pillow. Pretty simple sewing project. There's a video on my channel. Thanks for another great vid. Tom

[antoinegrandguillotcormier]

Thought for sure the new Zenbivy one would be here. You seemed enthusiastic in your Zenbivy review.

[markodabrowski]

I've tried so many pillows throughout my years. I'm in my 40s now, and the only one that lets me get the best sleep is the Thermarest compressible pillow. It's the heaviest, and it does take up space, but my sleeps are the best.

[chadhansen]

No love for Thermarest Compressible or Sea To Summit Foam Core... Is it a weight thing?? Cuz those are honestly the best ones out there!!!

[Colby]

I switched to the Nemo Filo and I was amazed how much better I slept as a side sleeper. I was using the Filo Elite before which was light and comfortable but just not enough pillow. It’s worth the weight to have a good night sleep.

[fresh]

After watching recommendations - I bought exped megapillow, as I do camp only with car, the weight for me does not matter. This pillow really a game changer. The size and strap really matters, finally I can roll during the night and the pillow is always there.

[BrazBlue]

I use the Aeros UL and use the bungee loop fitted to my pad with it to keep it on my pad. It's thin and fits in the little hole from the plastic retainer on the vent. So I close the vent plug around it to secure the small bungee cord to the pillow, inflate it, and then pull the bungee around the pad. I dont sleep at the very top of my pad due to being short, so this works. It needs pulled down an extra inch due to how far up the vent anchor is. Else the bungee slips off the pad. Diffrent pads and bungee cords would work better or worse.

[arielfeasts]

I really want you to try the flextailgear pillow! it has ergonomic neck support and really nice cushion in the cover.

[spnfed]

After years of using a stuff sack for a pillow recently I bought a Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow. It's been a game changer. While I liked the multi-function of the stuff sack the STS pillow is far more comfortable. Never going back to the stuff sack.