Camping Pillows
There are two basic types of camping pillows; inflatable and packable. If you do any sort of adventure travel, you’re going to have to choose one or the other to carry with your on your trips. Each has their own pros and cons, and choosing the right one can mean the difference between actually sleeping while you’re on your trip, or restless and sleepless nights.
Inflatable camping pillows are great if you like to be able to adjust the support you’re getting. They can be anywhere from very soft to over-inflated and very hard. They are also very transportable because without air in them they become quite small. They can be stored just about anywhere in your pack, and hardly weigh a thing. The downside of this type of pillow is that they’re often made of an uncomfortable material; often having a rubbery or plastic feel. This can be counter-acted by bringing along a small pillow case, but that adds gear to your pack and reduces the effectiveness of the transportability of your inflatable travel pillow.
Considered the more comfortable of the two types of pillows, packable pillows are great if you want the same sort of feel you get from your pillow at home. These are also lightweight, and can compress quite nicely (though not as small as inflatables), but they’re made of a softer material that replicates the feeling of a real pillow and pillow case. The only complaint about this type of travel pillow is the fact that some can compress a little too easily. This means when you lie on it, it might not even feel like you’re lying on anything at all. The trick is finding a packable camping pillow that is both lightweight, can be compressed tightly, but retains some rigidity when yo’re resting on it. Don’t be afraid to try them out when you’re in the camping store – there’s no use in paying for something that you’re not going to end up using.
Camping often includes backpacking, hiking, and other physical activities. If you haven’t gotten a solid night’s sleep, you are not going to be in the peak physical shape necessary to tackle those activities. Your pillow really is your most critical piece of sleeping gear, maybe even more so than a sleeping bag, so take some time in choosing one that is going to give you your best sleep.
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