Pillows

[kent10s]

so, i had been bringing a reg. size pillow, but i since got one of those neck things people use when on a plane, seems to work just fine.

what does everyone else do for the pillow?

[Countrybois]

I just picked up a thermarest compressible pillow sizes small. I was considering a medium, but very glad I went with the small. It is plenty big. It really doesn't compress all that small though, so if you are looking to save space..... well maybe you wouldn't bring a pillow at all.

[DeRozea]

I tried the thermarest one, will use it tenting. for hammock, I use a fillo pillow. balls up into the size of my fist.

[ckmaui]

fillo pillow (larger one) I used on ground is great in the hammock with no air in it seems nice flat and insulates my head
would not want anything thick

[Wanderlost]

I use a pillow dry bag from Zpacks. I try my best to avoid single-purpose items. It's a cuben fiber bag with microfleece sewn on one side of the interior.

www.zpacks.com/accessories/dry_bags.shtml

[Dochartaigh]

I find the pillow stuff sacks to be horrible. Even my down jacket doesn't make a good pillow when shoved into one of those sacks (I need something firmer like my pillow at home).

The blow-up pillows have also been lacking for me. If it's filled up all the way its way too firm. If filled up so it's squishy, and you try to move your head the smallest bit, it rockets to the other side because all the air moves over there.

For hammocking I've found a smaller size synthetic pillow works best. I use the ~4 or 5 ounce small size from Arrowhead (Kick *** quilts). Fits behind your neck perfetly and the angle of the hammock supports the rest of your head.

...now if I could only find a lightweight one for tent camping I would be all set (I've gone through about 7 or 8 models now to no avail!).

[GoatHanger]

I use this one. Doesn't pack up that small, but it works great for my needs.

http://bit.ly/1tn1sMd REI Backpacker Pillow #REIapp

[Redoleary]

I use one of THESE. It's straight up Goldilocks, not too hard and not too soft.

[Chriss]

I am using a down Stoic Cardigan pullover rolled up in a stuff sack. Dual purpose. I don't need the jacket once in the hammock.

[Gravity]

Worth looking into if using for hiking (light, pack small):

- 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

- Exped Air Pillow (2.8 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/air-pillow
- Exped UL Air Pillow (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

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

- Montbell UL Comfort Sleeping (2.4 oz): http://www.amazon.com/MontBell-U-L-C...+SYSTEM+PILLOW

These may be better for home use or car camping:

- 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

- 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

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

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

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.

Other reviews:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=43667
http://www.sportsgearsearch.com/best...illow-reviews/