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Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large
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Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large

Item # 719844

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Packs smaller, expands bigger! This compressible pillow is the ideal size for comfort camping, road trips and air travel.

  • Packs to one fifth its size; expands to full size instantly
  • Earth-smart filling is comprised of leftover bits and pieces of the high-quality foam used to construct Therm-A-Rest® sleeping pads
  • Machine washable

Backpacker Magazine says, "There's no excuse for sacrificing comfort when car camping, not when it's so easy to shove a couple of these fluffy pillows in the trunk." (March 2006 Gear Guide issue)
Please note: Therm-a-Rest products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 719844

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large Specs

Specification

Description

Weight12 ounces
MaterialPolyester/foam
Dimensions23 x 16 inches

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large Customer Reviews

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Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large
 
4.2

(based on 14 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to pack (12)
  • Compact (11)
  • Durable (10)
  • Comfortable (8)
  • Lightweight (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds (11)
    • Road trips (10)
    • Backcountry camping (8)
    • Day trips (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (8), Avid adventurer (6)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (4), Minimalist (4)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    Jun

    15

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    This pillow rocks my socks!

    By LindseyKay

    from Northeast Alabama

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy to pack
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Does not dry
    • Hard to wash

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips
    • Road Trips
    • Winter Conditions

    Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

    I pack pretty light but there are a couple things I don't skimp on. One is a pillow. I've taken this pillow to hostels in 15 countries. You just can't beat it. This pillow has also been to Yosemite, the Colorado River, The Appalachians, Death Valley, and most recently, camping in the Florida Keys for 6 days.
    There are some things you need to know about this pillow to get it to work right. First, you have to keep it fluffed whenever you aren't packed. Secondly, you have to keep it clean. It's kinda hard to wash because the little spongy foam chunks inside fill with air and you really have to hold under water like you're drowning it to get detergent to penetrate it. Then, you REALLY have to make sure it dries before you re-pack it.
    If you follow the directions it's a great pillow. I have a down camp pillow and I never use it. It was much more $$$ but never fluffs up like the Thermarest.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    6

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great for travel

    By Carrie travels

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy to pack
    • Good venting

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road Trips
      • Travel

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

      I'm glad I made room for this pillow even though I was packing light on my last 3-week trip in Africa. This was much more comfortable than almost all of the hotel/train pillows and was great for the plane and bus rides.

      I was slightly disappointed when I received the pillow because it wasn't fluffy and had big chunks of foam. However, after breaking apart the chunks and letting the pillow "inflate" for about 2 days, it was fluffy. I usually use a memory foam pillow and this was a good substitute. Even after compressing it for travel, it re-fluffed quickly. I took a pillow case so that I could wash it along the way. My only complaint is that the drawstring is getting frayed after about 40 uses.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      9

      2007

      (5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      You have got to be kidding!

      By Dearing

      from Santa Fe, NM

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • None

      Cons

      • Lumpy
      • Too thin

      Best Uses

      • None

      Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

      In my opinion this product does not measure up as a pillow - It is on the thin side and very lumpy with chunks of foam inside it. I would never use this as a pillow, I would roll up my jacket or vest and sleep on that instead!

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      26

      2007

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Neck Comfort

      By FishMan

      from Colorado

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to pack

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds

        Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

        I have trouble sleeping without good neck support. The ThermaRest pillows ahve been great for several trips now including winter conditions. I have tried other compact pillows but this product has worked the best.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2007

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        This is the one!

        By mamaria

        from Albuquerque, NM

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy to pack

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Road Trips

          Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

          I ordered every single backpacking pillow on [...] and tried them out. This one was the most comfortable of all of them, AND it came in some really cute prints that made me happy. It packs up super small into itself, and expands automatically when you open it up. I went ahead and got the biggest size because it packed up so small. Works great with my Big Agnes sleeping bag's pillow pouch (which you should also check out--the Big Agnes sleeping bag, I mean.)

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          29

          2008

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Ideal

          By Free Willy

          from Atl

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Durable
          • Easy to pack
          • Good venting
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • Road Trips

            Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

            This is the perfect accessory for anyone with a hammock! Right on!

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            24

            2007

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            This pillow is awesome

            By suprdave

            from Sacramento, Ca

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Durable
            • Easy to pack

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • Campgrounds
              • Day Trips
              • Road Trips
              • Winter Conditions

              Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

              [*] this pillow is comfortable! I wish I had a sleeping pad that was as comfortable as this little pillow. I almost used it at home after the first time I used it on a backpacking trip. You will sleep like a baby with this little guy.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              5

              2008

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Don't fly off without one

              By Candace

              from Okinawa, Japan

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy to pack
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Airplane Carry-On
                • Campgrounds

                Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

                I actually have the medium size, which is only a little smaller than this. This is great for sleeping on the plane, much thicker than the airline pillows. It rolls up quite compact, and tucks under the bungee cords on the outside of my carry-on backpack. I've also used it for car camping. For the critics, you just need to fluff it up a bit after unrolling, it will soon be quite plump.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Dec

                28

                2007

                (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Not a Keeper

                By MK1

                from San Ramon, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Compact

                Cons

                • Too thin

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

                  Unfortunately, this product doesn't live up to the expectations created by the packaging. It packs up small, but doesn't unpack into the full, plump pillow shown in the photos.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Sep

                  4

                  2007

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Very pleased

                  By LateraLex

                  from Boston, MA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Compact
                  • Durable
                  • Easy to pack
                  • Good venting

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backcountry Camping
                    • Campgrounds
                    • Day Trips
                    • Road Trips

                    Comments about Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow - Large:

                    Pillow is very comfy, and compresses down to about 30% of it's total size. I went for the large, as the small and medium aren't all the much smaller when compressed. Great to stuff in your carryone for flights as well.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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