The Best Backcountry Pillow, that you already have!

[Schoolhousegrizz]

I have found this really helps me sleep better in the backcountry. Pillows are key.

 

[gostovp]

This is a good idea unless you are wearing your puffy to supplement your bag or quilt insulation…

 

[Schoolhousegrizz]

Yeah thanks man. I found I usually have enough clothes to stay warm.

 

[camelcluch]

My Pillow Roll n Go. That crazy dude makes a great pillow.

 

[hereinaz]

I do that too! Puffy makes a great pillow in a stuff sack.

I also use it as a pillow to build support for long range shooting off a tripod.

 

[Schoolhousegrizz]

I do that too! Puffy makes a great pillow in a stuff sack.

I also use it as a pillow to build support for long range shooting off a tripod.

Yeah I just stumbled across it one night when I was sick of that sea to summit pillow. It seriously has helped me sleep way better.

 

[BowBaboon]

My Pillow Roll n Go. That crazy dude makes a great pillow.

Hahah

How big are these when totally packed down? Weight??

 

[MuleyFever]

This is a good idea unless you are wearing your puffy to supplement your bag or quilt insulation…

Or if its 90 degrees and you're not packing a puffy.

 

[Dennis]

Sea to Summit Aero premium pillow has been my favorite for years. Small, light and very comfortable.

 

[passinggas33]

Hahah

How big are these when totally packed down? Weight??

I think the one I have is the 12x18 and is like 11 ounces. But it goes with me. Family vacations, backpacking, you name it. It goes. Most comfortable travel pillow I’ve got so worst the size and weight penalty for me.

 

[mtg]

I got this one after much reading and not wanting to spend $100+

Klymit Luxe Travel Pillow​

It was great on a 2 backpacking trips. So good that I take it with me when I’m in hotels, as I often don’t like the options they have. It’s not the lightest, but I think you pay a price when you get super light pillows. At least that’s the way I’ve felt when I’ve tested some.

 

[camelcluch]

I’m not totally sure on the weight but I’ll check it. It doesn’t matter to me as I need something decent to sleep. Packs to about the size of a Nalgene. I think the large Compressable Pillow packs a little bigger.

 

[hereinaz]

Or if its 90 degrees and you're not packing a puffy.

That's the rub, its either cold enough to wear the puffy or hot enough to leave it at home.

If you are going with a purchased pillow, our multipurpose Triple S pillow is 7 ounces. Its not quite as comfortable as a good travel pillow, but it is enough support and soft for me. To sleep, I slide it inside a neck gaiter for more comfort, and can add a little height with a t-shirt stuffed in. I almost always have it on my pack when hunting. Folded over or flat gives you two heights.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Or if its 90 degrees and you're not packing a puffy.

Game bags and rain gear work too stuffed in a stuff sack, just not quite as comfortable.

 

[passinggas33]

That's the rub, its either cold enough to wear the puffy or hot enough to leave it at home.

If you are going with a purchased pillow, our multipurpose Triple S pillow is 7 ounces. Its not quite as comfortable as a good travel pillow, but it is enough support and soft for me. To sleep, I slide it inside a neck gaiter for more comfort, and can add a little height with a t-shirt stuffed in. I almost always have it on my pack when hunting. Folded over or flat gives you two heights.

This in “flat mode” plus an ultralight seas to summit that has the down face with just a little air (3.4oz or something like that) also makes a great option. Only challenge is keeping it “all together”. Been debating on using the pillow case from the “my pillow” to make this set up. Super light and utilize things I’m already carrying for the most part.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Custom GooseFeet Gear down pillow stuffed with a Big Agnes AXL air pillow. Total wt. 6.2 oz. of pure luxury!

 

[hereinaz]

Custom GooseFeet Gear down pillow stuffed with a Big Agnes AXL air pillow. Total wt. 6.2 oz. of pure luxury!

That sounds comfy!