There’s nothing like going on a backpacking adventure to see all the beauty of nature. But most people will miss the comfort of their own bed, blankets, and most of all – their pillows! What if we told you that you could have the comfort that you can find in your own bed to take with you on your adventure?
In this article, we’re going to go over 4 of the most comfortable inflatable pillows that you can easily pack up and take with you on your backpacking adventures without sacrificing valuable spaces.
1. NEMO Fillor Inflatable Travel Pillow
Key Features:
- Five fabric covers colors to choose from.
- This pillow is designed to be adjustable to fit your designed height and firmness.
- This pillow weighs a mere 9, so you won’t have to sacrifice space for comfort.
- The fabric cover is easy to remove and wash after using it
Pros:
- This pillow is designed so that you can easily adjust the firmness of the pillow to match your wants and needs in a pillow.
- Features an amazing mixture of an inflatable pillow and a stuffed pillow, which makes it so that you’re incredibly comfortable when you lay down to sleep on a camping trip.
- This pillow might be small enough to pack for a camping trip easily; it’s big enough to feel like a real pillow when you use it at night.
Cons:
- The memory foam that is also inside this pillow holds body heat – which is fine when it’s colder out but can be uncomfortable when it’s hot.
- The memory foam layer (about an inch thick) does help make you feel like you’re laying on a real pillow, but once you move away from that, you can tell that you’re laying on a small air mattress.
2. Trekology Ultralight Inflating Pillow
Key Features:
- Comes in 7 different colors to choose from.
- This pillow folds down to 5 x 2 inches, which is smaller than a soda can.
- This pillow inflates to generous 16 x 12 x 4 inches in about 3-5 breathes and provides great support for your head and neck.
- Water resistant!
- This pillow is designed to be slip resistant, so your head won’t slip off the pillow as you sleep.
Pros:
- This pillow might seem cheap, but the overall design and durable of it is incredible.
- The overall design of this pillow screams ergonomic! The pillow is designed to fit your head easily, all while supporting your neck. Plus, the design is also made to cradle your head while you sleep to prevent slipping.
- This pillow folds down to fit into an incredibly tiny bag which can easily fit into any backpack you might take with you on a camping trip.
- This pillow is incredibly comfortable, so you won’t feel like you’re sleeping on the ground when you’re away from your bed!
Cons:
- The valve that you use to inflate this pillow does become rather impossible to use when it’s cold outside, which can become incredibly annoying.
3. Treton Sports ComfortLite Self-Inflating Pillow
Key Features:
- 2 beautiful colors to choose from
- Extremely lightweight and portable pillow – packs down to 33 x 9 x 9 cm
- The pillow is made out of soft microfiber on the top and features a non-slip bottom
- High-quality made pillow
- Easy to clean – just wipe off with a warm wet cloth
- Lifetime warranty!
Pros:
- All you need to do to inflate this pillow is open the valve and watch it go. There isn’t a need to blow air into the pillow or use a machine; it does it all by itself.
- The pillow is easy to roll back up to fit into it’s storage bag and doesn’t take up too much space in your bags.
- The pillow is incredibly comfortable. Plus, you can tailor the amount of air inside the pillow to your desired firmness/softness to help you feel comfortable while you sleep.
- The colored side of the pillow is so soft and comfortable, and the gray underside is designed to protect you from the pillow slipping throughout the night.
Cons:
- Since this pillow is self-inflating, it can be hard to get all the air out when you pack it back up after using it.
- The pack away weight of this pillow is a little bit heavier than a normal pillow that you blow up by yourself, but it isn’t enough to say that it shouldn’t be used on a camping trip.
4. Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow
Key Features:
- Comes in two sizes: large and regular
- Two colors to choose from
- This pillow is made out of 50D polyester knit material which is very soft and durable
- The curved design of the pillow creates a contour that will cradle your head
- You can easily inflate this pillow with only a few breathes
Pros:
- This pillow is so easy to inflate, and you won’t get lightheaded by doing it. All you need are a few big breathes and you’re good to go!
- The small size of the pillow, when it’s deflated and packed up, makes it so that you can easily put it in any backpack and take it with you without giving up valuable space.
- You can easily adjust the firmness of the pillow by decreasing or increasing the amount of air inside the pillow.
- The overall design of the pillow is great – it means that your head will be supported and comfortable all while being designed to last.
Cons:
- There is a slight crinkling sound as you move, which might be the internal bladder. This can be a bit annoying and distracting to some people.
- The pillow is made of the same material all the way around, so you might find that the pillow will slide around as you’re laying on it throughout the night. To combat this, you might need a pillowcase or shirt to place the pillow in to prevent this from happening.
