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Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:44 pm
by JohnClimber
My Exped pillow split at the seam leaving me with just my deep comfy and cheap Vango pillow.
But it's still not deep enough for me.

https://www.absolute-snow.co.uk/V/Vango ... 0qealw_wcb


Which pillow is the deepest best suited for side sleepers, one that's comfy, light and reliable please?

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:03 pm
by fatbikephil
My exped suffered an aneurysm when the internal baffle went, its actually even more comfy now! When it goes properly I'll be getting another one as this has done 7 years and I tend to lean on it a lot, which was when the baffle blew....

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:20 pm
by JohnClimber
Has anyone got the thermarrest Air Head?
Would you recommend it?

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:53 pm
by Dean
JohnClimber wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:20 pm Has anyone got the thermarrest Air Head?
Would you recommend it?
I have one, the fleece fabric/synthetic insulation upper is really comfortable next to skin. It does wander around on a fully inflated mat so I sometimes dress my mat with a jumper and put the pillow inside. It does help me when I side sleep (much better than a screwed-up puffy) but everyone sleeps differently. :-bd

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:11 pm
by jamiep
I'm a side sleeper and wriggler, and this is the comfiest https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... ymit-cush/

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:38 pm
by RIP
What about one of them there S2S Aero jobbies? Nearly went for one during a sale but binned it off when I realised I had about a harem's worth of pillows already for some reason.

If you get one can I have a go of it please?

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:05 pm
by whitestone
We’ve got the S2S Aero pillows, Cath’s got the standard size and I have the large version. Do me as a side sleeper

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:54 pm
by RIP
Was tempted but measured it and found it didn't fit in my sleeping bag hood which I like to do sometimes...

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:31 am
by thenorthwind
I have the S2S one too (I was thinking mine was Exped like John's till Reg mentioned :roll: ). Standard for weight weenieness, and works for me as a side sleeper, better than a dry bag of clothes anyway, but I'd be interested to try the large.

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:07 am
by HUX
In liking the Alpkit Drift. Washable cover and 100g. On sale at the moment.

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:24 am
by Asposium

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:09 pm
by Bearlegged
As a side sleeper/wriggler who likes their comforts, I've tried:
  • Decathlon "Air basic" - probably the second best to date. Cheap, light, only a *mostly* disappointing night's sleep.
    Trekology - gave up on this very quickly.
    Klymit Cush - too slim as a single-ply, wouldn't stay put when folded up for more thickness.
    Sea to Summit Aeros Premium (large) - the current option, and best to date. Appreciably thicker than all the others, and the soft fleecy covering is nice.
But frankly, aren't all camping pillows a bit pony?

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:33 pm
by ScotRoutes
Asposium wrote: Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:24 am i and the mrs have this

https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/air-pillow-ul/
Me too. It has a slightly softer feel than the older version to.

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:54 pm
by JohnClimber
Bearlegged wrote: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:09 pm Sea to Summit Aeros Premium (large) - the current option, and best to date. Appreciably thicker than all the others, and the soft fleecy covering is nice.[/list]

But frankly, aren't all camping pillows a bit pony?
I ordered one of these (aeros premium pillow) for it's better depth, should be here before the WRT for a 2 night test

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:56 pm
by JohnClimber
ScotRoutes wrote: Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:33 pm
Asposium wrote: Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:24 am i and the mrs have this

https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/air-pillow-ul/
It was this that died last week

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:57 am
by Mart
I’ve got one of these, love it and nice warming feel to the fabric
https://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Sea_to_Summ ... 50QAvD_BwE

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:32 am
by JohnClimber
Mart wrote: Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:57 am I’ve got one of these, love it and nice warming feel to the fabric
https://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Sea_to_Summ ... 50QAvD_BwE
I ordered the larger one that's due today :-bd

Re: Forget which tyre, but which pillow?

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:05 pm
by Mart
I find the regular one is huge - would be interested to see how big the large one is