Recently I have been having an overview/overhaul of my camping equipment. I should point out that I am not an all-weather camper so any opinions I offer are always going to be based on that principle.

Anyway, I have pretty much decided that I am going to replace some/many of the key components. I have just purchased a new tent and an airbed, a new propane stove to compliment my ancient but trusted trangia meths burner set up, some new bungees and velcro straps as well as a couple of other bits and pieces. I am actively looking for a new sleeping bag amongst other things. What I have noticed is that there are so many different brands of pillows for camping. I have to say I like a pillow when I'm camping, I'm just not one of those people who can sleep without one. At home I have 3 pillows on my bed!

I don't know about the rest of you but I fail to see the benefits of a branded camping pillow at silly money ranging from a couple of ££'s to ridiculous amounts when the best pillow is absolutely free of charge. I simply carry a nice soft empty pillowcase and at night I put some of my clothes into it. If you get the correct amount of clothing (and it doesn't really take much effort) then it'll be better, so much better, than any of the camping branded specialist items.

Having said that, my solution does have it's own drawbacks. For example, it might be 1 gram heavier than your specialist product which in turn will decrease your mpg by 0.0000000000001 percent, it could reduce your top speed by 0.0000000000000000001 mph and in corners it might even be the difference between you staying upright and falling over so please bear those details in mind before copying my behaviour!

I allways use my jacked or spare t-shirt as a pillow. No need to carry extra luggage for that.

I agree, , but if they're for sale then someone must be buying them!

+1 for the jacket-pillow. I make sure the back protector in my jacket is on top an put sleeping bag on top of that, with what ever extra stuff is required to get the ideal height under jacket.

I've tried a few camping pillows over the years and not found one to suit me. Also it's one less thing to take. So yes I bought one, or two....

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Regards Tim

Learning my craft for the big stuff, it won't be long now and it's not that far anyway

I can't sleep unless I have a pillow that somewhat matches my pillow at home. I use the Nemo Fillow. I've used the Sea to Summit on as well which is similar in that it has an inflatable pad with some soft foam on top for comfort. But the Fillow has some stretch cord on the back that you can put a jacket or sweater under it for extra bulk. I actually put a Klymit Cush Inflatable Pillow Seat under it. That thing is amazing in itself.

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Do you realise that you're proving my point about people actually buying this stuff?????

Klymit Cush........complete with a 'body mapped ear pillow'

Good to see cheaper alternatives. Be mindful that mostly with camping great you get what you pay for. Particularly with the smaller brands and when you plan on using it regularly. The same rational in deciding on cheap camping gear isn't often used at home either.
I'd be mindful of the valve. Those beach ball valves haven't been robust for long time use in my experience. I find budget camping gear almost always a false economy.

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I never tought that i would buy a pillow but i actually did.

I fell for a pillow with silicon dots. They stick to your mattress. No more clothes in a jacket moving around during the night.

Pillow dimensions are 35 x 15 x 10 cm


Patrick

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What's it called.

It is called "MEC BACKPACKING PILLOW"

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5023-5...packing-Pillow