NEMO Fillo Elite Pillow

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Additionally, this pillow is great for hammock napping and even lumbar support when sitting for long periods. With a pretty significant pack size this is definitely aimed at the car campers and for van life rather than backpackers but if you're looking for a huge, comfortable pillow the King may be the one for you. I was crushed as I knew this would likely be my only totally free month until after 5-6 years of residency. Regardless of sleeping preferences, all of our testers agree that the differentiating characteristics of the Fillo are its memory foam layer and microsuede exterior. The schedule in graduate school isn't conducive to taking a month off on a whim, but I caught a lucky break during my 4th year of medical school.

However, unlike a stuff-sac pillow, the Fillow's cover doesn't make a good stuff sac for clothes as the felt doesn't have a true backing. Fillo™ King is camping's new king of the hill, offering adventurers a palatial cushion for its packed size. It's just doesn't offer the same space- and weight-saving features that come with other ultralight inflatable pillows. The integrated stuff sack is conveniently sewn into the inside of the cover so that it can never be misplaced. The pillow uses 'upcycled soft foam' for the filling which increase comfort and provide insulation whilst reducing waste.The valve sits close to the air cell, causing lips, face, and fingers to be pushed increasingly farther away from the valve as the cell expands.

I also realized that bringing an extra fleece jacket to use as a pillow was likely taking up more space in my pack than just bringing a dedicated pillow.Our heads sank gently into the foam of the pillow, while the inflated portion underneath sustained the weight easily and kept our spines aligned. Nemo's Fillo Elite Pillow is not only small and lightweight, but also extremely comfortable to use thanks to the layer of Primaloft insulation.

However, I definitely prefer flat valves that are one-way and don’t let air escape as you’re inflating. From your local crag to the summit of Everest, at Tiso, you’ll find the climbing and mountaineering equipment you need. I've used Exped pillows for years, I like the shape and they have a nice surface texture to put your face on. We loved having it on-board during a five-day canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

The loft and insulation of the foam would likely make this pillow a solid pick for winter camping as well.

Nemo's Fillo Pillow is extremely comfortable to use and the microsuede cover feels really soft against your skin. If you’re looking for fast and light, but with a little bit of comfort at night, the NEMO Fillo Elite is certainly worth a look. Removing it from its stuff sack and inflating the Fillo Elite is quite simple and straightforward; however, closing off the twist valve without losing air was surprisingly a little more difficult than we anticipated. Some found it too heavy for extended treks lasting more than a few days (though we have taken it on week-long, alpine hikes), but this model fits the bill for the majority of folks' camping styles. From there I hit SR 313 in time for a beautiful sunrise and then began the fun of descending the Schafer switchbacks while continually being in awe of the landscape around me.

Additionally, I’ve found that many pump sacks like the Exped Schnozzel are cross compatible with other manufacturer’s flat valves, and this is the best way to inflate anything be it a sleeping pad or pillow – so that your warm moisture laden breath isn’t being used to inflate. All said and done I’ll spend 100+ nights under the stars this summer, so my sleeping gear has to be comfortable but also portable enough to bring on the river or use for self-support kayaking trips. In the end, I found that I could split the difference by leaving the air bladder and foam behind and filling my Fillo with my down jacket at night. Once on a commercial trip from Phantom to Diamond and another full trip as a solo kayaker back in 2014. One of our reviewers has owned this pillow for nearly three years, taken it on countless camping trips, sent it through the washing machine, and it still performs as it did on day one.