Klymit Pillow X Inflatable Camp & Travel Pillow

The Klymit Pillow X Inflatable is an excellent camp pillow and easily one of the two best on the market. At $20 it is half the price of its only serious competitor: the also great Sea to Summit Aeros and Aeros Ultralight pillows. Compared with the Aeros, I think it offers comparable performance (arguably even slightly better thanks to the great "X" design) and actually weighs less at only 1.9 oz! The pillow inflates very easily with 2-3 breaths and allows for quite a lot of variation in its firmness. Unlike any other travel inflatable pillow, this pillow can be used while fully inflated thanks to the "X" design, which allows it to cradle the head securely. Every other inflatable pillow I've tried has to have at least a little air let out to prevent a center bulge that tends to roll your head to one side or the other, but in this case, the "X" shape really does make an effective cradle. Of course, at full inflation, it's a tad too stiff for my tastes. I let out about 10-15% of the air for a softer feel, while still retaining approximately 3" of loft/height to support my neck. I use a ThermaRest RidgeRest Solar sleep mat, which is only about 0.7" thick and has plenty of room to put this pillow on top of the pad, where it stays put nicely and gives plenty of support. If you're using a much thicker pad that does not have enough length to spare for this pillow, you might find (as you would with most travel pillows) that you'll need to prop up the pillow with other gear to give it adequate height for your comfort and good neck support. Also, if you're using a nylon-coated pad, you might find that this pillow (which is also nylon coated, not fleece or cloth faced) may slip around on you. Those haven't been problems in my case, but I thought I should mention them. When you want to deflate the pillow, just pull outward gently on the inflation stem and gently roll and squeeze the fabric to work the air toward the valve. It deflates fairly quickly, but the baffles sewn inside to create the "X" pattern can trap a bit of air until you get the hang of how exactly to work the air out as you roll it. Once you do get the hang of it, it is very quick and easy to evacuate all of the air and fold it up into a very compact little bundle (about the size of a deck of playing cards, and half as thick, except for the hard valve). It's hard to see how Klymit can improve on this design. The "X" shape provides an excellent, stable cradle-like feel for your head if you're a back sleeper like me. And if you like to sleep on your side, the "X" also prevents your ear from getting crushed against your head and allows more air to circulate than is typical for a nylon inflatable travel pillow, reducing some of that sweaty effect on warm evenings also. Of course, side sleepers will probably need to prop the pillow up to get added height for neck support. At full inflation, this pillow has about 4" of loft/height, but as I said earlier, it's also a tad stiff and for most people, it realistically offers 2.5 to 3" of loft/height when inflated to a comfortably soft/pliable state. The only potential quibble I can think of is that this pillow does not have a soft fabric (fleece, tricot, cloth, etc.) coating on one side to provide a little cushy softness; however, in practice, it isn't actually a problem. I find that folding a t-shirt in half and laying it on top of the pillow accomplishes the same goal. While inflatable travel/camp pillows will never be as comfortable as a fine pillow you use at home, the Klymit Pillow X is about as good as it gets for ultralight, packable comfort. I find it considerably better than just stacking clothes on top of hard gear items, and I especially appreciate the "X" cradle design. Well worth the weight and price in my opinion. Highly recommended!

Pillows are luxury for some, and necessity for others. I have had significant neck surgery at a very young age (26) due to a work place injury - I feared that my form of therapy was at stake. It turns out, not only am I fine (if not better) when I'm out in the woods, it takes very few ounces to add absolutely immeasurable amounts of comfort to your sleep system. The pillow x is tiny in it's packed down form, literally nearly inexistant. It will absolutely fit into the sleeping bag or sleeping pad bag without issue. It's comfortable and you're able to slowly leak the valve for the highest level of comfort. The big ass, bright red side shows which side you should lay on. Your head will be cradled by the super soft 30 denier polyester, sit firmly in the pillows design and you will slumber beautifully. Your temples will be massaged by back country angels (named Cletus and moose) as you rest in your outdoor sanctuary. These are also good for putting in a bag or something to pull out, look slightly crazy at work, or on a plane (bomb styled pillow case not included), blow this joker up and be the envy of the free world. The only complaint I have would have to do with how tony they pack down. Yo, it's ridiculous. And cheap. And awesome. And light. And works so well. Just ordered the damn thing.

quite comfy shape. Fabric is a sightly plastic-y feeling, but easy to fix by sticking it in a shirt or something. I have 3 other inflatable camping pillows and a foam self-inflating one, so will compare to those. So you have an idea where I've used them ... I backpack and moved from a couple decades+ in Sierra Designs tents to a Warbonnet hammock about 3-4 years ago. This pillow, due to it's shape, is more comfortable than my Trekology and a cheap import lookalike to it (that feels thin and cheap by comparison). The Trekology lasted only one use ... second use I woke up a couple hours later and it was flat. So while it lasted it was nice ... but this Klymit is more comfortable d/t shape. The cheap clone of the Trekology feels the same as the Trekology did AND has held up for a few uses, so I'd recommend it over Trekology especially since it was 30% cheaper! I got a "pad + pillow" set at costco for a loaner or for my kids ... the pillow in that is similar to Trekology, but not quite a clone ... it's on par with those 2 in comfort, less comfortable than this pillow. This pillow feels more sturdy than the clone or Costco model, but a little lighter than Trekology. It is actually more compact than any of the inflatables and it is definitely lighter than Trekology and feels lighter even than the other two (and they feel cheap ... the Klymit feels light, but not really cheap like those). Klymit is waaay ahead of any of these in weight/ campactness, it's awesome for backpacking where space/wt is a premium. The Trekology had the best fabric feel - soft but not fuzzy. But again, it died fast, so I can't say if that nice feel lasted. The clone felt like plastic, almost a plastic bag. But, to it's credit, it has held up. The Costco pillow is a bit better in the fabric/touch department, about on par with this klymit which is decent, just obviously synthetic. I think the shape of the klymit allows some airflow that makes the clone and the Costco pillow feel occasionally hot - this one has not felt not or sticky to me the way they occasionally have, though the slick feel isn't going to give you Trekology-style warm fuzzy feelings when you are going to sleep on it. I don't see this as a problem ... could easily stick it in a shirt if it is annoying. My foam-filled thermarest-style pillow, which is my oldest, had the best 'feel' to the fabric, but it was also the bulkiest by FAR and always ran around, getting out from under my head. Also, I never could find the perfect inflation - it was either too hard and I rolled off of it or if deflated it a bit, felt rubbery/bouncy then with more deflation, just felt flat. In comparison the Klymit can be adjusted from firm to softer but not feel bouncy, and most importantly, I think due to the shape, it stays put in just the right spot under my head. Have only used it a few times, so can't say how durable, but my Klymit pad (my fav pad) has lasted a few years and still going strong. This pillow is already ahead of the Trekology in the durability department!!! Only thing that any other of the above pillows have that beats this Klymit, that I wish it had, is the valve on the Trekology (and clone). This Klymit has a traditional screw-valve, so it's hard to finely adjust the air pressure. Trekology/clone have a one-way valve so you can puff in a little air to make it firmer, plus a button you can momentarily press to release some air and make it softer. That is very cool and allows you to get it just right. If Klymit had that, I'd say THIS is >>THE<< pillow with no equal and would be 5 stars. That cool valve doesn't make up for my Trekolgy only lasting one use though ... does no good to adjust it perfectly and then 1hr later it's flat!! So... as the most compact of any of the 5 camping pillows I have AND the most comfortable, even if it is not the most "feature filled," I would still say this is the best camping pillow I've used and would recommend it highly - best camping pillow I've used in 30+ years of camping /backpacking. If you can't shell out the slightly higher price for this Klymit (though I'll say it's worth it ... unless you are outfitting a whole troupe...), my 2nd recomendation is a clone of trekology (try to get one with he cool valve, and put it into a shirt to make up for the cheap plastic fell and you'll be good). I can't recommend Trekology given the failure I had while on a trip - made a bummer of a backpacking trip to loose my pillow night 1 ... back to the ol' stuffin' clothes into my shirt trip from 25y ago! I got nothing for this ... I have no connection whatsoever to Klymit nor any reason to dislike others, except for honest real-world bad experience with one named above. I compared models because I like to read **comparisons** when I'm deciding between different options. Different people have different experiences and might feel the opposite of how I do ... great, write a review for folks to see your side! This is MY experience with this product and other similar and I just happen to be really really happy with this pillow; just sharing in case it helps someone deciding between options :) Happy backpacking!

I found this pillow light and comfortable. I used it once a month for just under 2 years. Then the seam let go, right on the place where it folds up to go into the little carrying bag. I have reached out to Klymit multiple times about the "limited lifetime warranty", but they have not returned my emails. So I give the product a medium recommendation. Pro: Light, packs small, comfortable, easy to inflate and deflate. Con: No support from the manufacturer for the lifetime warranty

This is a tiny pillow that with a couple of breaths, can give you some nice support in a moment of need. I used this travel pillow on a recent long flight as well as an overnight campout were I was limited by weight/size in what i could use. This little pillow fit the bill perfectly in that regard. Compressed, it can easily fit in your pocket. A couple of breaths and you have a place to rest your head but really, its not not much more than that. This nylon balloon is shaped to keep your head centralized but if your head is beyond the pillows size capacity, you will likely fall of the side. Having a small fitted pillow case will help with both head placement as well as the heat generated and reflected back by the nylon. I mostly slept all night without interruption so in that regard it served its purpose. Pros: It is very light weight and easily compresses for travel. Price is very reasonable, almost expendable. Cons: It is very light weight which also means it easily moves around unless held down. A small pillow case helped but didn't avoid. Expect to go looking for your pillow a couple times during the night if you move a lot. Because its so small, you will find the pillow really needs to rest on something to elevate so as to give a little more support. I tried to double up pillows in the pillow case and actually found the perfect lift with two. Overall:I give high marks for its obviously intended use, travel/camping pillow that can be taken and used anywhere. In this regard, it's great and wont disappoint, as such, I can recommend! If you found this review helpful, please vote "yes" below!

I used this for a 3 night hiking trip through the Andes, and it added enormously to my comfort level. Despite the high altitude on the trip (almost 13,000 feet on the highest night), I slept like a baby. Here are the highlights from my experience using this pillow: PROS: - Great for back-sleepers - Good for side-sleepers - Controllable firmness (blow it up less for a softer pillow or more for a very firm pillow) - Took me about 7 breaths at high altitude to inflate to very firm. - Texture is fairly comfortable, but grainy enough that it doesn't slip around TOO much - VERY easy to deflate and put back in the stuff sack - Extremely light weight and tiny when packed CONS: - I would imagine it's uncomfortable for stomach-sleeping - Leaks very slightly over the course of the night (but I never had to re-inflate) - Slips around a little - It's a plastic inflatable pillow. It's not going to be as comfortable as a normal pillow with a cotton pillowcase. OTHER COMMENTS: - The blow up nozzle looks fairly bulky, but it never once got in my way while I slept

Used my Klymit inflatable pillow in red for the first time today during a guided meditation and singing bowl concert at the local Japanese garden. We were lying on yoga mats on a stone floor, by the end of the hour my back was killing me, but my head felt like it was on a cloud. Comes in it's own little stuff bag and is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Has a screw open and screw closed fill valve, a much better design than the old pool float types. Took only about 3-4 breaths to fill, and after the hour was up did not have any loss of air. Easy to deflate, just pressed steadily on it to get most of the air out then folded it up. Fit back into the stuff sack with no problems. Love the pillow, comfortable and cushiony, and a bit larger than I expected, and it comes in red, my favorite color! Can't wait to try it camping.

I have the Klymit Insulated Static V pad so I thought this would be a perfect compliment. It is very lightweight (2 oz) and compresses down to nothing. It is small enough that it will fit in my pad's stuff sack so I always have them together. It is extremely easy to blow up and adjust the amount of air in the pillow (I find that it is the most comfortable not to inflate this pillow completely). The only issue that I have with this pillow is the material is pretty slippery. It has kind of a "plastic-y" feel because it is made out of the same material as the sleeping pad. It seems pretty rugged - I don't feel worried about puncturing it - but the texture is not very cozy. Because of this, I carry my extra clothes in a flannel pillow case (rather than a stuff sack). When I set up camp, I put the pillow in the flannel pillow case and tie a knot in the case so the pillow won't slide out. That seems to help quite a bit. Overall, this is a really good product - especially considering the size, weight and price. Klymit makes some really good gear at a fraction of the cost of the other, more well known camping gear companies. Definite recommend!

I've taken this pillow on two long overseas flights and to numerous beaches so far. Super easy to tote anywhere. Packs down to a compact size and weighs almost nothing. A bonus: it inflates and deflates fast. This is the best travel/beach pillow I've come across. The x-design works well, allowing it to be tucked into corners (as on an airplane) and folded into numerous shapes with varying degrees of inflation. I can't vouch for it as a camping pillow and I haven't owned it long enough to comment on durability but it's great for resting your head on for a few hours. This one is definitely a keeper for me.

If you need to go light weight you should definitely consider this pillow. I do multi day sporting events where you carry your own kit hence weight is always top of mind. I usually go without a pillow but eventually decided that a few more grams is a good price to pay if the result is a good nights sleep. So after some digging around I settled in this one. First off the pillow when packed is super small. Less than the size of an iPhone. Blowing it up is easy though you do need to massage it a little to help the air flow between the chambers. What I really love though is that the design means that your head keeps the pillow in position. Result is a far better than expected nights sleep.

Ein sehr nützliches Kopfkissen, das auch zum sitzen geeignet ist es ist mit zwei drei Atemzügen aufgeblasen und aufgrund der geringen Größe findet es überall Platz um stets griffbereit zu sein, es ist sehr gut verarbeitet und sowohl der Kopf wird angenehm darauf gelagert als auch das sitzen darauf ist sehr bequem. Es lässt sich auch prima wieder in den handlichen Beutel zurück packen, nur sollte man zum entlüften eine ebene Fläche haben um die Luft vollständig heraus zu bekommen. Ich kann dieses Kissen wärmstens weiter empfehlen

Love it. Lightweight, packs down small, comfy, and durable. Worth every penny, imo.

Viel kann man dazu nicht sagen. Die Isomatten von Klymit sind mit die besten am Markt dementsprechend hohe erwartungen hatte ich auch an das Kissen. Diese wurden voll und ganz erfüllt. Klymit halt ... viel besser geht nicht.