Backpacking Pillow

[Gravity]

Borrowed and edited from another thread (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...-nirvana/page2.) Not sure if the links will work here, but available in the original thread:

Light-Weight Pillows

- Antigravity Flex Air Pillow (0.9 oz): http://antigravitygear.com/shop/slee...alight-pillow/. $4.50

- AHE Cub Pillow (3 oz): http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/s...ub_Pillow.html

- Big Sky Dream Sleeper (1.45 oz): http://bigskyproducts.com/Big-Sky-Dr...le-pillow.aspx
--- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE6v45iAYXA
--- Written review: http://southwestultralight.blogspot....nal-dream.html

- Black Rock Down Pillow (2 oz): http://www.blackrockgear.com/pillow.html

- Cocoon Hyperlite Air Core (2.4 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/hyperlight-aircore-pillow
--- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smUwD3neIGg

- Exped Air Pillow (2.8 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/air-pillow
- Exped Air Pillow UL (1.6 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/air-pillow-ul-1
--- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NeU8q37Z3A
--- Written review: http://www.trailgroove.com/entry.php...llow-UL-Review

- Graham FlexAir Pillow (0.6 oz): http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/graham-flexair-pillow/. This is a smaller version of the Antigravity pillow, at a great price ($1.75)

- Hammock Gear Pillow (3 oz): http://www.hammockgear.com/hammock-pillow. Size is 9"x15".

- Montbell UL Comfort Sleeping (2.4 oz): http://www.amazon.com/MontBell-Comfo...mfort+Sleeping


Heavy Pillows

- ALPS Mountaineering MicroFiber Camp Pillow (8 oz): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/137...icrofiber-gray
--- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kTCrW8I5s8

- Grand Trunk Travel Pillow (12 oz): https://grandtrunk.com/shop/packable-travel-pillow/

- LL Bean Flannel Pillow (7 oz): http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78657...el-camp-pillow
- LL Bean Down Pillow (7 oz): http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78115...w-with-downtek

- Nemo Fillo (11 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/fillo-pillow
- Nemo Fillo Luxury (14 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/fillo-luxury-pillow-1
--- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiinPBQNGqs

- Therm-A-Rest Compressible (7 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/compressible-pillow
--- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1c1BqSrXLc
--- Amazon reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Therm-A-Rest-0...g_tr_3401681_4

- Stansport Outdoor (7 oz): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00171K9YS/...I1LX1VM8R86COR
--- This may be the same than the LL Bean (?)

- Wilderness Logics Down Pillow (5 oz): http://wildernesslogics.com/Pillow-Pillow.htm

For hammocks, it is nice if you can use a piece of shock cord to tether the pillow from the ridgeline, to prevent it from sliding down or falling to the ground, when you sit up or get in/out of the hammock. Most of the pillows above either have loops, or a label than can be used as a loop. Another option is to DIY a pillow case with attaching points.

The above list is just a small part of the camping pillow universe. A search in Amazon or any of the camping outfitters is sure to bring up many other models. And of course, it is an easy enough project to mod a pillow or cushion that you already have, or get some filling at a fabric store and make your own.

[crawldaddy1]

Thanks Gravity! This is a great list.

[Canoefor2]

After many pillows purchased and tried I came to love the Therm-A-Rest Compressible for both ground camping and hammock. When using the mummy bag in the hammock it tucks in the hood and is always where my head is and it does pack down as small as a down pillow I had gotten at REI.

[RedStix]

I use a piece of fleece rolled up under my neck.

I do the same thing as grannypat, the only difference is that I use a cheap 50"x60" fleece throw folded up. In a pinch I can use it as an extra layer to keep warm.

[crawldaddy1]

After many pillows purchased and tried I came to love the Therm-A-Rest Compressible for both ground camping and hammock. When using the mummy bag in the hammock it tucks in the hood and is always where my head is and it does pack down as small as a down pillow I had gotten at REI.

What size did you get? i have the meduim and I think it is a little to large for my hammock.

[stephen_q]

Wow lots of pillow options thanks for the list gravity, that's great.

[TNhunter]

I made a DIY out of ripstop nylon and stuffed it with down reaped from a pillow. I had bought a small travel-sized pillow for something like $2 from Walmart (found in the bedding dept not camping dept). It was lightweight and packed down small - but it wasn't big enough so it was basically useless. Watch out for lots of travel sized pillows since they're so small or so thin they won't get you your expected outcome. That is why I made a DIY. I overstuffed it so not only is it lightweight and packs down small - but it actually functions as a nice pillow as well.

[shoebird]

I use a medium size Thermarest pillow. I opened it up and removed about 1/3 of the stuffing. It compresses down to an oversized softball. Still a little large for backpacking but it is very comfortable.

[MDSH]

Just ordered this: http://www.rei.com/product/881146/re...ow-special-buy

[gnarus8429]

A small chunk of memory foam (about the sized of three golf balls) in a diy fleece bag. The lump of memory foam supports the neck while the remainder of the bag gives a fluffy soft feel without elevating the head too much.