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    REI Backpacker Pillow

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    Lightweight and compressible, the REI Backpacker pillow gives you the comfort of goose down combined with the plumpness and durability of synthetic fill.

    • Half-moon shape allows the pillow to be stuffed into the hood of mummy sleeping bag
    • Synthetic insulation core is surrounded by an outer layer of soft, goose down for resilience and loft
    • Sleeping side is a polyester/cotton blend for soft, moisture-wicking comfort; bottom is a durable nylon taffeta
    • Self-stowing zippered pocket provides compact size for travel; packed size is 7.5 x 6 x 3 in.

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    REI Backpacker Pillow Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Camping
    Traditional pillow
    Down
    Down/polyester
    Yes
    Polyester and cotton blend/nylon taffeta
    14 x 10 inches
    6 ounces
    Pillow type
    Pillow fill
    Fill
    Stuff sack included
    Material(s)
    Dimensions
    Weight

    REI Backpacker Pillow Customer Reviews

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    REI Backpacker Pillow
     
    3.3

    (based on 11 reviews)

    36%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to pack (8)
    • Lightweight (8)
    • Compact (7)
    • Comfortable (3)

    Cons

    • Narrow / tight (5)
    • Too small (3)

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (8)
    • Road trips (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (7), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (11)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    3.0

    Not enough support on its own

    By Warwick

    from Durham, NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Easy to pack
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too thin
    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping

    Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

    Great idea but this pillow just offers too little support used alone. Rather I sleep on my back or side, my head still bottoms out on the ground.

    On the plus side, since it is so light (6oz) I use it in conjunction with my therm-a-rest synthetic pillow for winter backpacking. I do really like the way it fits perfectly in the hood of my sleeping bag and stays in place. This combination offers extra warmth in cold situations with the down and ultra comfort using the therm-a-rest underneath.

    With a little effort, I have had no problems stuffing the pillow back into itself. The zipper will snag a bit if you don't take the few seconds to do it right.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    2.0

    Too Thin...

    By NJDrew

    from Flemington, NJ

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to pack
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too thin
    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Survival

    Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

    I used this pillow for a Backcountry trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Although this pillow packs small and is very lightweight, the filling compresses to nothing once you put your head down. I had to put a folded up sweat shirt under it to get the proper thickness.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven
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    • No

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    3.0

    Light and soft but not large enough.

    By millsusaf

    from Fishers, IN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to pack
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Not big enough

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • For small children
    • Road Trips

    Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

    This pillow is very light weight and packable. It however is not very big. I was unable to get comfortable with it. Laying on my back it was ok, but laying on my side (which I seem to prefer) it was unusable. It simply isn't large enough no matter how I folded it to support my head without killing my shoulder. It will however be a great backpacking pillow for my 5 year old son.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    3.0

    Too small, too thin

    By Jeffrey.Clayton

    from Colorado Springs, CO

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    Pros

    • Easy to pack
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too Small
    • Too thin

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Road Trips

    Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

    Bought this to replace my current 'system' which was to simply use my extra clothing bag as a pillow. This item was really just too thin and small to be of use to me.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven
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    • No

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    3.0

    Too small and thin to be effective

    By Jeffrey.Clayton

    from Colorado Springs, CO

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    Pros

      Cons

      • Too Small
      • Too thin

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

        Too thin and small to really be effective. I'll go back to using a stuff sack filled with a down jacket, etc.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        3.0

        Better options out there

        By chickenfried

        from Daly City,CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Compact
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping

          Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

          Thought I would buy this since it's down and the same price as the synthetic filled thermarest pillow. Turns out there's not enough padding, my head bottoms out against the ground. Also material is easily snagged on the zipper. Ended up buying the thermarest. Maybe the other down pillows are better but those were out of my price range.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
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          • No

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          4.0

          This pillow is good.

          By Daddycat

          from Mt. Hood

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Durable
          • Easy to pack
          • Shapely

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Mummy
            • River Trips
            • Road Trips

            Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

            This is the only pillow I would consider over my ditty bag. With the laundry bag and this, plush.
            And it is the shape. it fits and is predictable. Plus, I have brutally machine washed and dried this with no apparent loss. I don't always bring it along, but short trip, hammock weather, pillow!

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            3.0

            Not that great

            By prestone818

            from Denver, CO

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            Pros

            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Not comfortable
            • Too Small

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

              I will be returning this. I find myself early in the AM hours grabbing this from my under my head and throwing it to the other end of my tent and sleeping on a jacket, backpack, clothing etc. I have never had a good night sleep with this thing. I usually sleep with on my side with my arm under the pillow and this is just too small to do that. It is also a task to fold back in and zip up.

              If you sleep on your back then this might work for you.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
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              • No

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              5.0

              Light and comfortable

              By Replicat

              from Los Angeles, CA

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Compact
              • Easy to pack
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Zipper snags

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • Campgrounds

              Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

              Comfortable pillow let's u sleep well and tucks right into sleeping bag. It's light!

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              Just Right

              By Candi P

              from Tucson, AZ

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Compact
              • Easy to pack

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping

                Comments about REI Backpacker Pillow:

                The best thing about this pillow is the shape. I've tried a few other things, but this actually fits inside the hood of a mummy bag, which brings the comfort level up significantly. Although the pillow is small, it's thick enough to be quite comfortable even on rocky ground with a leaky air mattress. I was so happy with this purchase that my husband got one as well.
                One downside: the fabric is NOT down-proof, and the pillow looses feathers a lot. It hasn't affected the comfort after several uses, and is a pretty minor annoyance.

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                • Comfort Driven
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                • No

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