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REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow

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You'll always have a soft place to set your head with the REI self-inflating travel pillow.

Pillow inflates quickly, providing excellent comfort while traveling aboard planes, trains and automobiles
Rolls up small for easy packing in the included storage stuff sack
Stretch-knit polyester fabric is soft and comfortable next to skin
Silicone striping on back reduces shifting of the pillow during use

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REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow Customer Reviews

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REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow

4.4

(based on 13 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (10)
Backcountry camping (8)
Road trips (6)
Day trip (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5), Avid adventurer (4), Casual adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (6), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Jul

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

love it!

By vmk

from Seward, AK

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Road Trips

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I love this pillow. I've taken it on several long backpacking trips as well as car camping trips. The rest of my family have another type of memory foam compressible pillow which is more bulky and heavy, but I am very happy with this compact pillow and sleep very well with it.

The shredded foam inside fluffs up and inflates and adjusts easily and never leaks. It tucks into my mummy hood nicely and doesn't slide around with the grippy ridges on the backside. I cover it with a fleece top for added softness and cushion. I roll it up and tuck it into the bottom of my sleeping bag stuff sack, so I don't even need the little stuff sack it came in, reducing even more weight.

Oct

2008

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

durability is no good...

By Anonymous_reviewer

from Boston, MA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Bulky
Not Durable

Best Uses

Motorcycle touring

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I took this pillow for a 3 months motorcycle trip. The pillow is surprisingly comfortable. The surface has good texture and you can adjust it to the desired height. I was happy with this pillow while it lasted. The pillow started leaking after a month of every night use. I ended up using my Dromedary water blader as pillow for the rest of the trip. Additionally, the pillow does not pack very well.

Aug

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pretty Nifty

By jcn7vc

from Littleton, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy to pack

Cons

Best Uses

Air Travel
Backcountry Camping
Multiple Day Camping
River Trips

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

Wow, what a deal. I thought [$] might be a little bit of a rip off, but not with this. Amazing how comfortable something that is inflatable is. It isn't like sleeping on an inflatable amusement park prize, it is like sleeping on a pillow. Very comfortable, packs easily, doesn't slide around, doesn't stick to your head. Very good for those trips when you need a good night's sleep.

Jun

2010

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Mostly comfortable

By VA Hiker

from Virginia

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Easy to pack

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

Bought this to replace my cheap air pillow I bought from a sporting goods store. I was very excited to give the pillow a go. It packs small and inflates quick and was perfect for taking along on the plane and backpacking. Despite these benefits, I just couldn't get it to work for me sleeping in a tent. I found it didn't support my neck enough when on my back or side. I really need a wider pillow to pop my head up and also support my neck and this one unfortunately didn't cut it for me. My hiking partner slept well on it, so I really think it depends on sleeping style and how much support you need. I returned it and am trying out another one.

Aug

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Surprising neck support

By littlerose

from Jerusalem

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Great neck support
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Neck and shoulder pain
Road Trips

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I've used this on bus trips through Turkey and transcontinental flights and was always surprised by how comfortable it is for its odd shape--it really doesn't feel like an inflatable, and it really does pack down ridiculously tiny. But earlier this week I started having bad neck and shoulder pain from sleeping on my side and not getting enough neck support from my regular pillows. A "bowtie-shaped" orthopedic pillow was recommended, and before going out and buying one I remembered this little guy. I thought it was a bit odd to use my backpacking pillow at home, but man oh man, there is definitely no need to buy anything else. Two nights and the pain is gone! The valve lets me adjust the firmness easily, and it just couldn't be better.

Mar

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Super

By Grandma traveller

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Airline trips
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I always travel w/ this pillow (airplane, car), sometimes use it camping, but I'm afraid of losing it. For lumbar support it has no equal in my long experience.
The self inflation works very well. Pillow is very easy to pack, deflates to flat. The bone shape is perfect for a tall, slender person. The cover is comfortable even on bare skin.
I own two (just in case), now I'm getting two more for family members. It's so worth the price.

Dec

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is a great little travel pillow.

By Basha

from San Diego, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Compact

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Road Trips

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I enjoy using this on carcamping trips and airplane trips. It is very adjustable and besides being a good sleeping pillow it can support your neck or lumbar when sitting for a long time in a plane or a car. It packs well in my carry on, too!

Nov

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My favorite travel/cmaping pillow

By lizerbita

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Travel

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I've had this for about three months, and I LOVE this pillow. It rolls up into a medium/smallish tube, and self-inflates nicely.

I've used it so far on a two-week camping/road trip and on several plane trips. I've definitely got back and neck issues, and was happy to find that this was just fine for me. I was afraid that I'd have to stop somewhere on my camping trip and pick up an extra pillow, but there was no need.

It doesn't always get as full on its own as I'd like, so sometimes I blow an extra blast of air in there and then close it tightly. Overall though, this is excellently easy to operate, a nice small size, and comfortable.

Nov

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Big things come in small sizes

By Allowiscious DLX

from Provo, UT

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

This pillow exceeded all of my expectations. The air valve is one that you'd find on a therma-rest. It is self-inflating, with insulation inside the air chamber which helps in colder weather. One of the best things that I noticed is that the bottom of the pillow has thin gel-like lines which keep it from sliding on slick surfaces. This pillow even comes with its own carrying case (mine is black). I have experimented with MANY different kinds of pillows... for the size, weight, features and money you cannot beat this one. It is advertised as a "travel pillow" but it is excellent for even the most rugged of outdoorsmen.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not as comfortable as I had hoped

By MountainMark

from Benicia, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Road Trips

Comments about REI Self-Inflating Travel Pillow:

I bought this to bring on my backpacking and car camping trips. I do like the fact that it packs up small and flat and can fit pretty much anywhere in your backpack. I did not like the fact that I had a very hard time finding a comfortable sleeping position. I would toss and turn all night and wind up with a sore neck or headache. I eventually bought the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow (Medium size) and I am extremely happy. It's soft and supportive but still small enough to pack. (It's not quite as small as the inflatable though)