10 Best Camping Pillows In 2019

This wonderful product from Therm-a-Rest is highly compressible and gives you great comfort with its soft foam filling. It’s a top rated backpacking pillow, made in the USA. The cover is made from brushed polyester which feels very nice on your face. The bag in which you pack it is built into the pillow case – you just compress it and then tighten the drawstring.

You can choose among 4 sizes, ranging from 12x16 inches (smallest) to 16.5x27 (extra large). As for weight, it ranges from 7 to 15oz depending on the size you get. There are 8 colors available, so you can easily match it with your sleeping bag or camping blanket. It’s really well made, and can expand and compress many times without trouble.

If you’re looking to save space and want an inflatable pillow, this is a great choice. It’s very compact when packed, measuring only 5x2 inches. When it’s time to use it, you can inflate it quickly with just a few breaths. It grows to a size of 16x12x4 inches, which nicely supports your head when you lay on it. It’s made from TPU and polyester, which make it both strong and comfortable.

It has an ergonomic shape, which will keep your neck properly positioned and your head in the middle of the pillow without slipping. When it’s time to pack, just release the valve and it deflates very fast. It comes in a nice storage bag, and the total weight is only 2.75oz. You can get it in eight different colors, and if there is something wrong with the product Trekology will solve the problem quickly.

This is a compressible pillow with a slightly different design. It’s filled with soft fiber and has a polyester shell. In addition, it comes with a removable casing too. It’s made of flannel, double brushed and feels very soft and fluffy. The casing can be safely washed in a machine when it gets dirty. The pillow comes with a sack to stuff it in when you roll it, and a barrel-lock to secure it.

As for size, it measures 12x18 inches which is pretty similar to most other products we reviewed. However, at 10oz, it weighs more (compared to inflatable pillows of the same size). If you like this one, you can choose between four different color patterns. It’s a high quality product which will give you great support, and you can use it as a lumbar pillow too.

Here we have a versatile product which can be more than handy when you go camping. While it can certainly be used for sleeping, it’s primarily designed as a lumbar support pillow when sitting, making it a fantastic addition to your camping chair. It has a self-inflating mechanism so you don’t have to blow it up, and the valve allows you to control firmness. Furthermore, it has an additional Dia-Cut foam layer for increased comfort. The outer layer is made of polyester, which has a nice feel and also won’t tear easily.

It measures 7x14 inches, with a thickness of 3 inches when inflated. Because of the shape, it will give you excellent support and relieve pressure points. The size of this pillow when packed is no bigger than a soda can, and with the weight of just 4oz you really won’t have a problem to take it anywhere. However, keep in mind that it’s not machine washable, and that if you need to clean it, it’s best to do it by hand.

The Aeros is a hybrid pillow which has an inflatable TPU bladder with an addition of a synthetic fill layer, to make it softer and nicer to sleep on. This way you get both comfort and adjustable firmness. The outer layer is made from 50D polyester which is brushed for a nicer feel. It features a special three-way valve, which doesn’t leak when inflating, and has two options for deflating – releasing small amounts of air, or releasing it all at once when you want to pack it.

It comes in blue and green color, while the top surface is grey on both. There are two sizes available, depending on how much space you have. The smaller one weighs 3.2oz while the larger one is 4.2oz. No matter which size you choose, both have an ergonomic shape. It follows the contours of your head, neck and shoulders to distribute pressure evenly. Finally, it’s very stable and doesn’t move around when you sleep.

This is a pillow which resembles those that we use at home. It’s a non-inflatable, compressible pillow filled with memory foam (CertiPUR-US certified). It’s a bit larger than other hiking pillows, measuring 19x14”, but we say it’s worth it for the added comfort. It comes with a breathable cover, made from a mixture of viscose rayon and polyester. Thermal regulation of this pillow is excellent, and in addition to this, it’s hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant.

The product comes in a nice stuff sack to save your space. When packed, it measures just 10x6 inches which is great for this type of pillow. The weight of 36oz is not exactly featherlight, but that is the price of added comfort. It’s completely safe to wash it in a machine and put it in a dryer, but be sure to use cold water and dry on low. It’s really well made, and comes with a 5-year warranty. In addition, you can buy a waterproof cover for this pillow from the same manufacturer (if you need one).

The WellaX pillow is an ergonomic inflatable pillow which is extremely compact. It’s very popular among campers, and for a good reason. For an affordable price you get an excellent quality product which measures 16x12x4 inches when fully inflated. Materials used are nylon and TPU, so this pillow won’t tear easily. Manufacturer claims that it’s water and heat resistant, which is a bonus because of unpredictable circumstances.

It has an efficient valve which allows you to inflate and deflate it in seconds. Like other inflatable pillows, you can adjust firmness, so it’s a good choice for all types of sleepers. The size when packed is 5x2 inches, with weight of only 2.75oz. Also, it comes with a neat little bag to put it in. Finally, Chillax includes a sleeping mask as a gift with this purchase. It’s made of silk, very comfy and more than useful to get a couple more hours of sleep when the sun rises in the morning.

Here we have a nice and compact pillow which is praised by many users. It isn’t inflatable, but instead is filled with spun cotton. The case is made of flannel, and can be removed to wash. You will have enough head space on this pillow, because it’s a bit wider than usual – 20x12 inches.

Redcamp gives you a bag with the purchase, so you can stuff it in and compress it to 11x6 inches. Considering the design, it’s fairly lightweight – only 11.2oz. The product has a 1-year warranty, and you can even get your money back if you order it and you don’t like it. There is also an option of ordering two pillows for a reduced price.

Pillow X is unlike other air pillows for camping we talked about so far, and this design is an advantage. The X-shaped grooves will stabilize your head and keep it in a proper position, with reduced pressure to your neck. Material of choice is polyester – soft 30D on top, and strong 75D polyester on the bottom side. It’s certainly the lightest product on our list, weighing just 1.95oz. When fully inflated, the dimensions are 15x11x4 inches, and in addition to sleeping it serves as an excellent seat cushion too. Finally, Klymit gives you a limited lifetime warranty if you encounter problems.

Even though it’s inflatable, this one is designed to be very comfy too. It features a self-inflating system, which means you don’t have to blow it up yourself. Just unscrew the valve and leave it to inflate. It takes a few minutes to fully inflate, but it’s very firm when the process is over so you don’t have to worry. There are two options you can choose from – an organic cotton top (blue) or a microfiber top (orange).

Both feel very nice, but regardless of which one you choose you can’t wash this pillow in a machine. It’s recommended that you just wipe it with a wet cloth when it gets dirty. The bottom is made from a different material which prevents slipping. It’s about the usual size as other camping pillows – 18x10x4 inches. Manufacturer packs it in a nylon sack so you can easily carry it. It’s a great little pillow, definitely worth considering.