Therm-a-Rest Compressible Travel Pillow for Camping, Backpacking, Airplanes and Road Trips, Amethyst

I camp and travel a lot, so does my family. We like to be comfortable. I've tried every method of pillow. I motorcycle camp a good bit, so I used to have the "jacket with your spare clothes tucked in" method, then I tried the inflatable pillow method, then I tried the inflatable wrapped in your fleece jacket method. Well? None really worked. Were they better than nothing? Yeah, I suppose so, but being in mid 40's I just wasn't getting a good night's rest on those pillows anymore. Upon the recommendation of a friend, I decided to try these. I guess I have been using the brand Therm-a-rest since I started Scouting in the early 80's, and they've always made a quality product. I've owned quite a few pads over the years (of every description and I have always been pleased with them) and I was impressed to see the pillow was about the cheapest you could get. Why not?When the item arrived I was really pleased to see the fabric. It's poly, but not that slick, noisy junk that SO MANY of these pillows are covered with, it was more like a faux suede, soft, supple, and comfy on my cheek. The pillow doesn't pack down tiny, like some of the inflatables, but it isn't heavy either. When I first pulled it out, it was lumpy and rather under-filled... but after sitting for 15-20, it filled up. Therm-a-rest right? The pillow felt good enough for an overnight, so I decided to keep it and take it on an upcoming 3 night motorcycle camping trip.Well, to make a long story short, I've never slept so well. I am a bit of a sleep gear snob, I like fine sheets, quality blankets, and good pillows... this pillow is a no compromises, home-like sleeping experience. I guess pillows are subjective, but to me, this is hands-down the best camping pillow that I have ever used. How much do I like it? Well, if it is any clue, I purchased one for my wife, each of my kids, and I give them out as gifts. We never go on a road trip without them anymore. When I car camp, and can take whatever I want, I take these pillows. Combined with my Byer of Maine cot, my memory foam sleeping pad, and my Slumberjack "Country Squire" bag, I get a night's rest that's comparable to just about any road-sleep I could buy in a hotel or resort.Yes, I know backpacking gear has its place, and this may not be the perfect pillow for that (though I will never be without one on the trail), it's kind of bulky, even packed down (think about the size of a oil-can of Foster's lager) and it's probably not the lightest for weight-weenies, though it is not heavy, but it's the best "camp-pillow" you can get. Period. Also, it's totally machine washable and handles it just fine (ours have probably been washed 100 times), and loses no comfort over time (we've had them for several years now).Try one out, they're fairly cheap, and I promise you will not be disappointed.

I am the type of person when I travel I always take my own pillow and a blanket. If I am going to be stuck in a car or whatever for an extended period of time I want to be comfortable. Also when getting to the destination I would rather rest my head on my own pillow instead of one in the hotel. I have used other types of pillows before when traveling. The traditional pillow and the typical neck pillows. While traditional pillows are comfortable they aren't really practical for travel. And the neck pillows while practical for travel they aren't particularly comfortable. So in comes this therm-a-rest compressible pillow. I have to say I am a fan of this pillow. It works well and it's surprisingly comfortable and it stores inside itself.The pillow itself is a microfiber soft exterior on one side and typical soft cloth on the opposite. It does come in various sizes. Inside the pillow is memory foam but it's not a solid piece. The foam inside is cut up into small pieces. I am assuming rectangular pieces. I thought that if they were cut into pieces that it would sacrifice comfort well it doesn't. The foam expands and fills up the pillow nicely. It's very comfortable and I had no trouble sleeping throughout the night.The only downside I had experienced with this pillow was that they suggest before first initial use to wash it so the foam expands fully. Now what they don't tell you that when you do wash it is that the foam inside retains the moisture. It took forever for the pillow to fully dry. I ran it through the dryer several times and when inwiukd compress it down to store it inside itself it would still be damp.So quick recap:Pros:Ultra portableStores within itselfComfortableCons:Retains moisture when washing making it take forever to dry.So that's it it's a great travel pillow that's comfortable, easy to pack up and doesn't take up much room.

This is the perfect pillow for using on an airplane!! Size and comfort..👍👍

My purchasing criteria for travel/car camping pillow:- Support for a side sleeper- Soft and fluffy comfort to rest your head on- Packable for travel (mainly car camping)The Therm-a-Rest is a great pillow for a side sleeper and super comfortable. You do need to allow it time (4 hours or more) to expand to its maximum loft if it was left in its packed form for a long time. At first the lumpy foam material may feel weird on touch but once you rest on it you will only experience great comfort and you get reminded of how soft and fluffy it is. The packed size is about 1/4 of the fully expanded size so it is great for car camping but It may not be the best backpacking pillow when compared to a Nemo Fillo Luxury Camping pillow but the Nemo pillow cannot achieve the loft required for a side sleeper and it is still an inflatable pillow (with a memory foam topper) while the Therm-a-Rest feels just like your regular house pillow. Just check out the amazing loft you get from the Therm-a-Rest pillow. My family loved it so much, I end up buying another one.

Me gustó mucho. Súper cómoda.!!!

Fantastico. Comodissimo, comprimibile, morbido e adattabile. Davvero un gran bell'acquisto.

This compressed to about a third of its size, but was filled with large lumps of foam so you could feel all the lumps when you put your head on it, not very comfortable at all