10 Best Camping Pillows In 2021

While many compact pillows tend to slip from under your head when sleeping, the Klymit X avoids that problem completely. Due to its X-shaped design, this inflatable camp pillow keeps your head in the center throughout the night. By greatly decreasing the pressure on your neck, this position guarantees good rest.

Size and Weight

The Klymit X pillow is one of the smaller models on our list (15 x 11 x 4 inches), but this shouldn’t worry you because both head and neck fit nicely. Since it’s an inflatable, the weight is very low (only 1.95 ounces) which can be significant if you’re trying to cut the load.

Materials and Features

Besides the inflatable bladder, the material of choice is polyester – soft 30D on top and stronger 75D on the bottom. The high-capacity valve allows quick inflation and deflation, so setup will be easy too. It’s also worth mentioning that Klymit gives a lifetime warranty on the pillow.

For those of you who want some luxury on your trip, the Klymit Luxe is the most efficient camping pillow to bring. It’s the first hybrid pillow on our list, providing you with both the comfort of a compressible and the support of an inflatable model.

Size and Weight

Since it’s a luxurious model, the size is also larger than the average – 22 x 12.5 x 5 inches. This allows you to position the pillow any way you want while being sure it stays under your head. Considering its size, the weight of only 6.2 ounces is acceptable for most campers.

Materials and Features

To provide you the comfort of home, the Klymit Luxe uses soft polyester for both the cover and the fill layer. On the other hand, the bladder is made of strong TPU that won’t leak or puncture easily. Finally, like other Klymit models, it comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.

The best thing about the TETON Sports ComfortLite pillow is its user-friendly self-inflating design. With this pillow, no blowing up is required – you just unscrew the valve, and it inflates on its own. And, as far as inflatable pillows go, this model is very comfortable too.

Size and Weight

When talking about size, it’s pretty standard – 18 x 10 x 4 inches. This is good for most campers, as it’s large enough to sleep on but still manageable when it’s time to pack. However, you should know that it’s a bit heavier than most models (12 ounces).

Materials and Features

The polyurethane inflation bladder takes a few minutes to fully inflate after opening the valve but becomes very firm when the process is done. The top is covered with soft microfiber, while the non-slip bottom keeps the pillow in place. Last but not least, you’ll also get a neat nylon stuff sack for packing the pillow.

Sea to Summit Aeros is a hybrid pillow that combines an inflatable TPU bladder with a synthetic fill layer to become softer and nicer to sleep on. Because of this, you get both high-level comfort and adjustable firmness. While the price is a bit higher compared to standard models, it guarantees excellent sleep quality.

Size and Weight

Two sizes are available, depending on how much space you have. The larger one measures 16.5 x 11.8 x 5.1 inches, while the regular one is somewhat smaller at 13.4 x 9.4 x 4.3 inches. Regardless of which one you choose, both are lightweight (the larger model weighs only 4 ounces).

Materials and Features

The outer layer is made from 50D polyester knit for a nicer feel. The Summit Aeros pillow also features a special three-way valve that is leak-proof and has two options for deflating – partial (when adjusting firmness) or releasing all the air at once when it’s time to pack.

Simple design and incredibly compact size make the ALPS Mountaineering Versa pillow attractive to campers who want to keep things basic. It’s very convenient to take with you, but still provides plenty of comforts when it’s time to rest.

Size and Weight

When packed, the ALPS Mountaineering Versa pillow is smaller than a standard-sized beer can. However, it inflates to a pretty good size at 17 x 12 inches, with a 5-inch thickness for proper head support. Much like all the other inflatables, its 2.8-ounce weight won’t be an issue when packing.

Materials and Features

A feature we like about the Versa is its curved design, allowing it to fit your shoulder under it perfectly. The top surface is ribbed and covered with polyester, so laying directly on it feels good. And, unlike most others, this pillow offers two color options – orange and grey.

The unique shape of the Marmot Strato hiking pillow is ideal if none of the standard pillows work well for you. Its 3D ergonomics combine with the flex-baffle technology to support your head and neck in all the critical spots, so you wake up well-rested every morning.

Size and Weight

At 12 x 14 inches, the Strato pillow is decently sized and makes sure your head won’t slide while you’re sleeping. Despite its somewhat regular size, it weighs only 1.4 ounces which makes it the lightest pillow in our reviews.

Materials and Features

The RF welded seams throughout this pillow guarantee that it won’t have any leaks. As for comfort, the entire surface is covered with plush polyester that feels great on the skin. The pillow is very firm when fully inflated, and the fine-tune valve makes adjusting it easy, to the way you like it.

Curved bottom edge and soft padding on top make the Therm-a-Rest Air Head pillow one of the coziest models you’ll come across. At the same time, the inflatable urethane insert makes it firm and sufficiently thick for proper head support.

Size and Weight

When it comes to size, you have two options – regular and large. The regular Air Head measures 15.5 x 11in, while the large one is 18 x 12in. Both models have the same thickness (4 inches). Despite their size, the weight won’t be an issue as they weigh only 5.6 and 7.7 ounces.

Materials and Features

Material quality is impressive on this pillow – the urethane bladder is tough and durable, while the eraLoft fill combines with the polyester cover to bring you top-level comfort. Lastly, these air pillows for camping are equipped with high-quality valves that make inflation and deflation a breeze.