Best Camping Pillows

If you're opting for a really good night's sleep no matter where you are, the Coop Home Goods travel pillow can become your perfect partner. It's quite expensive but it's surely one of those luxurious camping products that will let you enjoy your next trip to its fullest.

To begin with, it's worth noting that the cushion arrives almost flat. But after removing it from the vacuum-sealed bag, it fluffs up fairly quickly and becomes as plush and firm as pillows you use at home. It has the right amount of squish and makes you feel like sleeping on a cloud. However, if the original shape seems too much for you, you can easily adjust it by removing as much foam as needed for your unique requirements.

As for the exterior, the patented Lulltra fabric (40% viscose/ 60% polyester) boasts exceptional breathability and soft feel. Thanks to its thermoregulating properties, it also ensures a cool, comfortable sleeping surface. Speaking of which, we would like to point out that the uncompressed pillow makes 19" x 14", a very generous size for a travel option.

When compressed, it's twice smaller and can be easily placed in a carry-on bag or thrown into a backpack. For your convenience, the purchase includes a water-resistant stuff sack.

All this makes the Coop Home Goods pillow one of the most luxurious things you can find on the market. It will keep you cozy through all of your adventures, so never ever will you wake up with a sore neck again. Essential for those with neck and back issues.

If you want the maximum flexibility in your choice of a travel pillow, the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Travel option may interest you. Available in 10 stylish designs and 4 sizes, it will surely cater to any need and taste.

To begin with, this pillow is available in Small (12" x 16"), Medium (14" x 18"), Large (16" x 23"), and Xtra Large (16.5" x 27") sizes. That means it will suit for everything from short plane travel and car trips to backpacking, trekking, or camping. And no matter what size you choose, you'll get 4-inch elevation from the ground. This will be enough to gently support your head, neck, and back and give you proper insulation from the cool ground.

Yet, be ready to give the pillow hard shaking out upon arrival, since it arrives almost flat. Some customers even wash and tumble dry it to get as fluffy filling as possible.

Surprisingly, the model in question (Medium size) weighs only 9 oz and can be easily compressed and packed into a hiking backpack, duffle, or carry-on suitcase. And a built-in drawstring and cord lock will keep it securely compressed during transportation. However, while we consider these additions quite smart and secure, some users report they find the elastic closure toggle annoying.

Nevertheless, the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Travel is ultimately stylish, comfy, and adoptive. And with 4-inch cushion, it offers the most comfortable height for sleeping.

The TREKOLOGY ALUFT 2.0 camping pillow is surely one of the most compact and lightweight models you can find on the market. However, although it's small in size, it's big in comfort. So, let's plunge deeper into details and check that.

To begin with, it's an air pillow that inflates to a comfortable size for head or lumbar support. It's a second-generation pillow by the company, which has an improved, ergonomic design. It's curved along the edges and has a slight dip in the center, so it'll ensure optimal support for back, stomach, or side sleepers alike.

The best part is that the Aluft 2.0 pillow is made with anti-slipping dots that increase friction between it and a sleeping mat, for example. As a result, you'll no longer slip off the pillow in the middle of the night.

In addition to that, this inflatable pillow has a removable latch strap that anchors to camping mattresses or chair headrests to prevent the pillow from moving around. Also, you can roll up some of your clothes and use this strap to keep the pillow on them. Therefore, you can get even more height and insulation under your head.

Lastly, we would like to say that the Aluft 2.0 inflates to 16" x 12" x 4", in approximately 5 breaths and deflates back down in a few seconds. It folds down to 5" x 2" and weighs just 3.4 oz, meaning it's actually lighter and smaller than a can of Cola.

So, if you're looking for the most portable inflatable camp pillow, the Aluft 2.0 is a sound choice. It can be even carried in your backpack pocket. And with its enhanced design, the pillow provides an optimal level of comfort and insulation.

If you're not a fan of "wrap-around" travel pillows and look for a decent alternative, the Rikki Tikki backpacking pillow is certainly worth your closer inspection. It's an ideal portable blow-up model for travel by train, airplane, car as well as for hiking trips and other outdoor adventures. It's light, compact, packable, quite affordable, and very cozy.

Made with a thin layer of foam inside, it gives you a feel of a real pillow rather than an inflatable one. The top fabric is fairly soft, smooth and pleasant to the touch.

Another thing we liked about the pillow is that you can lay the whole side of your head against it. And it's designed in such a way that your head will stay in the center of it.

As for the dimensions of the cushion, it weighs only 4 oz and won’t make your bag heavy. And at 15" x 12" x 4.5", it’s large enough for a comfortable sleep. The pillow inflates to this size in 3-4 deep breaths. The seal is tight and flat, plus you never feel the valve when laying the pillow.

After use, it's easy to deflate and pack back in its bag which is sewn to the cushion so that you always know where it is.

The TETON Sports Camp Pillow is another cushion that is nice to nap on and look at. It has a super-stylish design and matches perfectly sleeping bags from TETON Sports.

To begin with, this camp pillow is not inflatable. It's produced with the same innovative fiber fill used in TETON sleeping bags. Hence, it's not too firm, but not too soft. It offers just the right amount of padding to make you forget you are sleeping on the ground. However, if you like thick pillows, maybe you should buy two TETON pillows to stack.

As mentioned, the pillow doesn't need to be blown up. It just lofts up on its own and fluffs up really well. Needless to say, it makes no noise like inflatable pillows do. Still, it's as cool on your head, which is great for hotter nights.

But what really sells the product is the removable pillowcase. Each pillow is delivered with a brushed poly-flannel case that is ultimately soft against your skin. The case removes easily and can be washed in a washing machine.

Surprisingly, the pillow packs down tight to a very small size. Hence, it won't take up too much room in your backpack. For neat storage, it comes with its own stuff sack that has a drawstring and barrel lock closure.

All in all, we can say that this stylish pillow can keep travelers happy anywhere they go. No adventurer will regret having this in their camping arsenal.