2023 BEST CAMP PILLOW AWARDS - 63 pillows tested

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👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Exped Megapillow: geni.us/MegaPillow
Nemo Fillo: geni.us/NemoFillo
Trekology 2.0: geni.us/TrekologyPillow
Hikenture: geni.us/HikenturePillow
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium: geni.us/AerosPremium
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReachMini2
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lanshan1Pro
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
X-T4 Camera: geni.us/FujiX-T4
GoPro Hero 10: geni.us/GoPro-Hero-10
Insta360 One X2: geni.us/Insta360-OneX2
Rode Wireless Mic: geni.us/Rode-Wireless
Samsung S10E Phone: geni.us/Samsung-S10e
Saramonic Phone Mic: geni.us/PhoneMic
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@dunoripavalan1980 8 ай бұрын

Awesome list and really appreciate the straight-to-the-point delivery, thanks very much. If you do another one of these if you can add in a look of each pillow in their packed form please.

@cameron7889 Жыл бұрын

Aeros Premium is the best pillow I’ve used. The weights you stated are incorrect though. 72g is 2.54 oz. You had 8.95oz.

@bananarama3624 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! I bought it and found I needed a larger pillow and I couldn't sleep well when I slept on air. I'm now in the pillow hunt of a compressible pillow I might like. The weight, pack size and valve system are amazing, but sleep is very individual and whilst it is perfect for many people, it sadly doesn't work for me

@cameron7889 Жыл бұрын

@@bananarama3624 I use the large version of the Aeros premium. I make sure to not fully inflate because it’s very I’m uncomfortable if you fully inflate. Nemo makes an inflatable pillow that has an inch of memory foam on top I loved that pillow but it was not high enough and it was “heavy”.

@apisornlapchurat4220 Жыл бұрын

i just bought the large aeros premium i just wander i that normal when it not fully imflate it making a noise when i moving my head ? **sorry for my bad english

@theoriginalLP Жыл бұрын

@@apisornlapchurat4220 yes, it's normal. It doesn't really bother me because after a hike I fall asleep easily so I assume a position and after I fall asleep I don't hear it. But in the meantime I bought a new pillow for my home, and it's pretty high so after having that for a while, I tried aeros premium fully inflated and it is fine for me so I guess it's a matter of getting used to it when fully inflated.

@wiltonlewis5369 Жыл бұрын

Pad straps are fine if you have a rectangular pad. I have a mummy shaped pad, and the strap on my trekology 2 pilow just makes it shoot off rather than stay on the pad. I zip up my fleece around the pad so that it is "wearing" the fleece, with the zip on the underside of the pad. Then I stuff the pillow under the fleece. This keeps it in place and I have the fleece as a pillow case.

@scottyplug Жыл бұрын

This is genius. What a fix for this sort of unique issue. AND!! Totally adds a layer of additional warmth to your upper most body area! I'm doing this for sure. Even with my square pad.

@wiltonlewis5369 Жыл бұрын

@@scottyplug thanks. You need a big stretchy fleece. I have been doing this for a while, then Andrew Park made a video where he did the same thing.

@marambula Жыл бұрын

Nice Idea! Warm, soft, no pillow escape.

@sueb860 Жыл бұрын

I had 2 Hikenture pillows and both developed leaks. Got a Sea to Summit Aeros Premium and saved the quilted cover from the Hilenture pillow. The S2S pillow fits in the Hikenture case just fine, and now I have a pillow strap. I csn also tuck my down jacket under the pillow cover if I need more loft. Best solution I've found so far.

@frogturtle Жыл бұрын

love the trekology, I actually got it after watching your videos. you can fit a buff around it as a makeshift pillowcase

@MightyMidgey Жыл бұрын

Justin, I recently got into Exped pads and pillows and just discovered the Exped Down Pillow (pre-2023 version) and it has insulation, ergonomic shoulder notch and is ridiculously comfortable for myself as a side sleeper who regularly uses thermarest pads! I never have that dreaded shoulder pain anymore with this pillow!

@fresh12121212 4 ай бұрын

Is it better than exped megapillow? Have you tried both of them?

@millerhoo 8 ай бұрын

I tend to agree with you on pillows overall over the last year. I have the trekology 2 and it was my goto head pillow. I have the exped and it is my side pillow. I have tried all these pillows and others for a few nights each just sleeping next to my bed on my pad. Thank you rei and Amazon return policies. I found one not on your list and curious if you tried it. The OV “extended” pillow. It is my new new head pillow. Here is why I like it so far: - nice material like the trek2 - i specifically call out the extended because it sits higher than the trek2 (i have to put my sit pad under the trek2 to get it high enough) - it is 1oz lighter than the trek2 - like 2.6oz - it was cheaper than the trek2, i some how purchased it for $11, half the time they just throw it in for free - same curved design as your top pillows - non slip and pad strap capable - so far kind of digging the way it shapes around my ear a bit better than the trek2 It really has one con so far, but no way a deal breaker and that is the valve. It is kind of lame.

@NADRIGOL Жыл бұрын

Put the foam from my filo inside the hikenture case for my trip last weekend. A very good combo. Happened to also top it off with an old thermarest down topper pillow, but I don't think that's worth the weight most of the time.

@ryanbrockhoff2796 8 ай бұрын

The Klymit Deluxe Pillow is the most comfortable pillow I've tried. It's 6 oz but completely worth it! I made my own pad attachment strap for it and now I'll never go back!

@jjhikespa3600 11 ай бұрын

Have you tried the Exped deep sleep pillow? It has a curve for your shoulders and it seems to also have a memory foam topper like the fillo pillow. I came to your channel first to check for a review. The Exped mega pillow is on my list to try but I purchased the deep sleep since the mega was out of stock. Great reviews as always!

@JustinOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

The deep sleep is a fully compressible pillow! Exped has some incorrect images out there for it.

@footpath0592 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I find the nemo fillo to be too small and slippery. Even with a pad strap. When its just in the right spot it's great.

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

What is your go-to pillow for camping and backpacking? 👇 Check Out the Pillows From the Video 👇 Exped Megapillow: geni.us/MegaPillow Nemo Fillo: geni.us/NemoFillo Trekology 2.0: geni.us/TrekologyPillow Hikenture: geni.us/HikenturePillow Sea to Summit Aeros Premium: geni.us/AerosPremium

@MattVHulst Жыл бұрын

Loving how often you’re getting these videos out, and the content. Quick question… I didn’t see a strap on the back of the fillo. How are you supposed to attach it to a sleeping pad?

@H4K4LA Жыл бұрын

I think he says at 1:52 - basically attach some shock cord to the attachment points

@gcruishank9663 11 ай бұрын

Have to check out the Exped! What about the Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe?! Awesome looking pillow.

@scottyplug Жыл бұрын

J Money Gangster! You have caused me to buy more pillows than any one dang person should ever need! Love it, and your channel. Hike on brother.

@roselee_explores Жыл бұрын

I love my down pillow from Hammock Gear... it's just so fluffy and comfortable!

@jays7318 Жыл бұрын

Do you use it in a hammock?

@roselee_explores Жыл бұрын

@@jays7318 I use it both in my hammock & tent setups. Sometimes I’ll switch out for the Aeros … but this year I’ve gravitated more toward the down one. Inflatable pillows just don’t feel as comfortable in the hammock. On the ground… I kinda wish the down one was a bit larger (thicker) … but I just kinda fold the one I have in half so I get the height I like.

@jays7318 Жыл бұрын

@RoseLee_Explores I agree, inflatable pillows are not that comfortable in a hammock. My fleece sweater works well as a pillow in thd hammock

@tan3964 5 ай бұрын

Hi Justin, you said the valve for the 1st pillow was the least fav, but why? what was wrong with it? Do we need a pump for any or all?

@justo316 Жыл бұрын

After trying 5 pillows, I settled on the sea to summit aeros premium (large). In descending order of preference, I've previously tried the aeros premium deluxe, sea to summit foam core, thermarest compressible, & Nemo fillo elite. Can confirm, sea to summit do send you free replacement velcro stickers 👍 best customer service.

@fresh12121212 4 ай бұрын

why is premium large better than premium deluxe? thanks

@justo316 4 ай бұрын

@@fresh12121212 deluxe is unnecessarily big and didn't suit me for side sleeping as much as the large

@bertman4 Жыл бұрын

I use both the Trekology and the Hikenture. I use a mummy shaped pad in winter and the pad straps does not keep the pillow on the pad with that taper.

@ericm9406 Жыл бұрын

hello Justin, in your video, you test the Big Agnès Zoom UL mattress? do you already have feedback? Good mattress or much worse than a Sea to Summit Etherlight insulated XT?

@rodrev_hiking6757 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the Best pillow is the Decathlon Forclaz MT 500

@nathanbailey1593 Жыл бұрын

A super cheap way to add “insulation” to any pillow or sleeping pad that doesn’t have it is to get Insulbright from any fabric/craft store. Very cheap, light weight etc. you can cut it to the size you need, lay it between you and the pad or pillow. Makes a big difference.

@mikemclean2449 Жыл бұрын

Right on. This has been my plan but haven't found the right cheap padding.

@NADRIGOL Жыл бұрын

Curious if you've tried the new hikenture pillow that's using a very similar bladder shape to the trekology? Looks like it might not have a pad strap like the first one though 😢

@apt2001 3 ай бұрын

I have bad luck with the Trekology: purchased it two times, replaced by a warranty three times, and gave up: the valve leaks during the night no matter what I do. If they ever change the valve to something more reliable, I may consider it again in the future. The same happens to Hikenture which I really liked for its shape, height and cover, but the valve is absolutely unreliable. For the time being, my choice is the Sea to Summit Aeros Premium and I like it. A friend swears by the Nemo Fillo which I intend to try soon.

@Simon-rb9hd Жыл бұрын

Is the nemo fillo elite a good option?

@jimdye7431 Жыл бұрын

I have binged all your pillow videos, I am having a tough time. I have used the sea to summit delux large for years and it has finally started leaking. I do have a sea to summit ul regular and I find that pillow super tiny. I have decent shoulders so thicker the better. I am having decision paralysis. I like my sea to summit but am open to trying something new, I would like to stay pretty light weight as I carry a heavy shelter, the haven tent. I really appreciate your videos!

@jeffreyfederico9931 11 ай бұрын

Try a Hest or the thermorest very comfortable pillows

@Direct19681 Жыл бұрын

I think you’re ounces on the Sea to Summit pillow are off. Should be 2.5 oz. Love your channel brother!👍🏻

@richardstamper51 Жыл бұрын

Have you tryed the Trekology Aluft "PRO"?

@jays7318 Жыл бұрын

For hammock camping, an inflatable pillow doesn't work as well as a bunched up polyester fleece sweater. Far less head elevation by pillow is needed in a hammock.

@xjessukx 8 ай бұрын

I'm a side sleeper and have tried lots of camping pillows and ended up taking a second form pillow for height and comfort

@yonallb 9 ай бұрын

Isn't sleeping pad attachment only useful if you use a quilt?

@blueneet84 Жыл бұрын

I have landed on the Nemo Fillo Luxury (bot the elite version). It's super comfortable. It's only downside is its weight 😂

@backpackingcapebreton Жыл бұрын

That Hikenture pillow is identical to the Ozark Trail pillow. Literally the same pillow. I never buy ozark trail stuff because I despise supporting that big box store. But that pillow is amazing. $10 ultralight pillow? Can’t beat it.

@shawnr6117 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the OT pillow, air chamber seems kinda delicate but my trekology fits inside the case and the valve lines up with the hole. Easier than making a custom pillow cover, cheaper than buying a better pillow 😁.

@backpackingcapebreton Жыл бұрын

@@shawnr6117 I thought the same. Definitely a more delicate thin plastic chamber, but so far I’ve had no issues of leaks. That soft blue cover will protect it a bit from abrasion though. I’ve only been using mine for about 15 nights on trail so far. We’ll see how long it’ll last.

@joni4632 Жыл бұрын

How does the pillow lock system work if you want a mummy bag? I like my pillow inside my sleeping bag. Can the Velcro stick inside my sleeping bag?

@chadbrow Жыл бұрын

As a side sleeper, I’ve been searching for a lightweight thick pillow (6”), and haven’t found one yet.

@WIDE-WOKE Жыл бұрын

Trekology 2.0 modded with a 1 inch thick foam sheet cut to size and topped on to thos pillow with wood glue. This is easy to clean a d most comfortable.

@jeffpeters5347 Жыл бұрын

Hi Justin, great video. I have super-wide shoulders and I’m a side-sleeper. My current setup is two pillows: the Trekology2 (for height/support) and the Nemo Fillow (partially inflated for comfort). Do you see an option out there that would duplicate that, but in a single pillow (that would be a lighter weight than my two)? Would the Exped do that?

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

There isn't really a good option for you. Sometimes I will slide a folded sit pad or some clothing under my pillow to prop it up. I've heard of a lot of people doing what you do with the trekology and fillo.

@jeffpeters5347 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors ok glad I have the right idea. Thanks for responding!

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I thought about this some more while out on a run and I think I have an idea that might work for you and be lighter than the current system you use. With the Exped megapillow, buy a piece of foam (maybe at the hardware store, craft store, or amazon). I'd probably go with 2-3in of moderate to low density foam. Kind of like what is used in the fillo. Cut the foam to the site of the megapillow. Then take off the pillow case from the megapillow, stuff and contour the foam inside. Put the bladder back in, inflate, and bob's your uncle! At that point, you probably have the most comfortable pillow ever made. Although it'll probably way around 350g or more.

@jeffpeters5347 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors great idea! Thanks

@shawnr6117 Жыл бұрын

@@jeffpeters5347 you could also try layering any extra clothes you might be carrying underneath your pillow . Don't know if that will work for you.

@danielmunter6838 Жыл бұрын

I used to like the Trekology 2.0 very much. But now the second has given up on me for no reason. Roughly after a year a number of tiny holes appeared in the lower part of the pillow. Some Amazon reviews mention the limited durability, too. Did you have any issues ever? I'll now give the Hikenture a try.

@lolobeans Жыл бұрын

I went through two Trekology pillows in as many years. Too bad as they are great when they hold air! Have a Hikenture also and it is pretty comfortable but a bit too heavy for my liking. Moved on now to Nemo Filo Elite UL (its 3oz i think?) and its almost perfect! Just need to attach some shock cord so it'll attach to pad.

@DaveOffGrid Жыл бұрын

I know air pillows work for you but what about the other options? Would like to see you put out content on compressible options.

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I haven't found any compressible pillows that work for me

@Andy-Mesa Жыл бұрын

After my Trekology sprung a leak and they refused to replace it and I heard from you and others that this is common I went looking for another pillow. On Matt Shafter’s recommendation I went with a Big Sky DreamSleeper and have been using it on the PCT for 300 miles and the Camino for another 200 miles so far and I love it. I use my neck gaiter as a pillow case and bungee cord to tie it down and the whole thing weighs under two ounces.

@jonne1762 Жыл бұрын

What do you think about the exped ultra pillow, it is a lot lighter at 45 grams. It looks very similair to the trekology.

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Not comfortable for me. I've tried it out extensively because I want to like it. I have let exped know how I think they could make it the go-to UL pillow on the market. We'll see what they do!

@jonne1762 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors Thanks for your reply:) Can you point out what makes is less comfortable for you than say the trekology?

@jimdye7431 Жыл бұрын

do you know if the premium pillow has been updated at all in the last 6 years?

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

don't think so

@markodabrowski1040 Жыл бұрын

I can only sleep on the thremarest foam pillow. Heavy yes but worth it for the sleep

@playnationtoday 8 ай бұрын

Purple pants

@WeekendsOutsideFL 11 ай бұрын

I use the Klymit Pillow X. It’s my first pillow tho

@MrMrmysteria 8 ай бұрын

Can I kindly ask you what awesome orandge pumpkin jacket you have? I can see that is from "OR" but uncle google did not help....Thanks. Keep a good work, big fan!

@JustinOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

Astroman Sun Hoody :)

@MrMrmysteria 8 ай бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors thank you man!

@birchlover3377 8 ай бұрын

Outdoor Research

@CharlieBooker00 Жыл бұрын

i have the sea to summit pillow and i have it i think its just a big balloon

@Lv4_o2 Жыл бұрын

I luv mine, but I’m have my daughter sew me a pillow case that can be washed…I just don’t understand why sea to summit doesn’t sell that for all their pillows.🤷‍♀️

@DerekMellottphoto Жыл бұрын

This might be your fist video where you don't talk about pooping.

@fresh12121212 4 ай бұрын

CORRECTION: sea to summit pillow is not the tallest pillow in the video, EXPED is 12 cm tall (according to specs.) while sea to summit is 10cm. Cheers.

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

If you hug your pillow. Do NOT go with an inflatable pillow. Trust me.

@kaiminalualan7138 Жыл бұрын

What inflator do you use? Thanks

@BM-ms3gr 10 ай бұрын

My guess is mouth 😂

@ricardor760 Жыл бұрын

Top five quilts?

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

They're all basically the same :P

@phild8095 10 ай бұрын

66 years old, camped in wilderness more times than I can count. Pillow? I've used hiking boots, a rock, yesterday's clothes, tomorrow's clothes, a down coat, a pile of evergreen branches or whatever was in my pack.

@cellar-door 9 ай бұрын

uphill both ways! in snow!

@phild8095 9 ай бұрын

@@cellar-door Damn straight, and we didn't get a hot lunch. Our playground was a swamp. And not just any swamp, it was near the nuclear power plant, so the poisonous snakes had three heads. We were poor. If I didn't wake up with a hard-on I had nothing to play with all day. And I had to share it with my sister. We were so poor we kept lice as pets. We were so poor we couldn't afford vowels, we spelled it pr. We were so poor I wore hand me downs from the neighbors kids. Cheryl hated seeing me in her old clothes. And the underwear didn't fit right. We were so poor we had to share bath water. By the time it was my turn the water was cold and didn't taste right. We had it tough, we didn't have a TV and had to watch our neighbors through the window while listening to the radio. And I'm not saying Dad beat us, but I still get the shakes when I see a two by four. Mom used to call me to do the dishes after everyone else had eaten. Now, get off my lawn.😝

@jodystark7065 6 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who uses the pillow insert in my sleeping bag instead of the pillow strap around the pad? My pillow stays put all night in my sleeping bag.

@Poggy Жыл бұрын

Nice, let's go. Drink every time he says "pillow".

@Teeon2wheelz 9 ай бұрын

Trekology was amazing until my 3rd trip the valve leaked flat

@bubbalovesoatmealadventure108 11 ай бұрын

72g = 2.53973oz...as opposed to 8.95oz...Oatmeal and I thinks

@bmbpdk Жыл бұрын

Hello sir. I have a question for you and i hope that you have the time to answer it. I would like to have a honest answer from you and i hope not that you are misunderstanding the purpose of the question. The question(s) is: In your opinion, disregarding any sponsors, brands, manufactures, shops, deals, profits etc., has commercialised outdoor youtube channels materialised and sterialised the activity of going outdoor making it "synthetic", overshadowing the wonderfull and amazing creatures and creations in nature? Has nature, the flora and fauna become a mere sidenote to materialistic objects, personal achievements, winning "badges" and "checkmarks"? Has too many outdoor youtube channels become fully dependant on a continously stream and a evergrowing consumption of "newer, bigger, better"? I know that we all go outdoor for different reason, but its sad to see that nature itself, often has become something secondary. With all due respect sir, the only channels i truly enjoy watching is Swedwoods and Erik Normark. They focus on the core value of nature, the wildlife, the flora and fauna and dont care about the materialistic things. Thank you. Brian.

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Most people only get out camping or backpacking 2-3 times a year. Thinking about and researching is a way they stay personally connected to their hobby during the times they aren't able to do it. A lot of people also enjoy learning about gear/technologies and tinkering with their setups.

@bmbpdk Жыл бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors Thank you.

@MalcolmBurton-sn5fz Жыл бұрын

Trekology pillow absolutely sucks, and it makes me question your other choices as a reviewer! The Trekology is super slippery and it feels like you are a sleeping on a balloon and it's impossible for your head to sink in, worst inflatable pillow ever!

@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

#credibilitygone

@nebc_yukonyeti Жыл бұрын

I pull a buff over as a pillow case. Open on both ends to allow for pad straps & stretchy. And can wash a buff to keep the dirty & greasies off a pillow. 🥾🏔🇨🇦❤️

@MG-ze3lf Жыл бұрын

I've tried many pillows and I think all the inflatables are horrible for anyone with neck issues. Finally settled carrying a little extra weight on the Thermarest compressable pillow.