Gear Doctors Inflatable Camp Pillow, Backpacking - Blow Up Pillow (Teal)

The Gear Doctor's inflatable camping pillow is a major upgrade from my Klymit Pillow X that I've had for years!! Gear Doctor's pillow is overall a better product from the material, quality, price, and technology. Unfortunately due to the current pandemic and situation, I have yet to put this pillow into action during my camping/outing adventures.Below are key features while comparing it to Klymit's Pillow X.-Portable & minimal: This product is easily accessible, ultralight, and simple to use! When decompressed, the pillow can basically fit into your pocket!-Easy inflate/deflate function: The pillow takes about 2-3 breathes to fully inflate, and about a second to fully deflate. One feature I enjoy of Gear Doctor compared to the pillow x, is that the tab to blow air into the pillow is not sticking out and is flushed within the pillow. The pillow x has the tab out which is an inconvenience when packing the pillow and especially when sleeping. (see pictures of comparison)-Great material: The pillow where you rest your head on comprises of a high quality soft (nylon-like) material, compared to the pillow x's polyester material that is very uncomfortable. The pillow x makes a lot of noise while laying down, and the Gear Doctor's pillow is surprisingly quiet!-Anti-slip technology: This is a great innovation for this pillow as it provides stability and comfortability compared to the pillow X. The pillow x is made up of polyester that is easily moved around while sleeping and creates no friction with my sleeping bag. One of the most annoying features from Klymit's pillow X.-A detachable strap: Unlike the pillow x, Gear Doctor provides a detachable strap that's convenient for hanging the pillow to your tent, hammock, or bag.-Large & ergonomic: As portable and small this pillow can be, it provides a great amount of surface area to lay your head on. The pillow is extremely ergonomic and comfortable for the neck and head.-Color options: Gear Doctor provides many color options to choose from!! I'm a sucker for orange, and it provides better visibility of the pillow during night time.Overall:I rate this product a 10/10, and would recommend over the Klymit's Pillow X. I highly recommend this product for campers, back packers, travelers and adventurers. This is a necessity and investment for your outing/traveling gear collection. This product provides needed rest while out exploring. I am extremely happy of this upgrade over the pillow X and look forward to using more of Gear Doctor's product.

Updated- 7/5/2020Honestly, I am beyond impressed by this pillow! I went camping over the holiday weekend and took my inflatable pillow. It was so comfortable to use at night and it fit snugly into the headspace on my sleeping bag. I even used it for extra support/comfort in my hammock. The pillow held air ALL night! I didn't have a problem with air loss or any types of leak. Must have!! I will be buying more for the family!I decided to buy this inflatable pillow for my camping trips. I was tired of lugging around my pillow from home and it took up unnecessary space. This pillow is extremely lightweight and small. When it is deflated, it's about the size of a soda can, maybe smaller. It'll fit perfectly in my bag for backpacking without the added weight and without taking up too much room. It took about 2-3 full breaths to fill it up with air and feels extremely comfortable to lay on. It is soft and also has a strap to wrap around a sleeping pad, if you have one. I tested the pillow out in my house and it stayed inflated the entire night. I can probably even put this in my hammock for more comfort. Overall, this is a great, reliable product to have while camping.

I decided to give this Ultralight backpacking pillow a try after trying another brand that I did not like much. The shape of the pillow is nice and I don't feel like my head is going to roll off of it if I change positions. It has little "grips" on the back to keep it from sliding around but they don't really work against my sleeping pad/tent floor. There's also a strap which I slid around my sleeping pad to try to keep it in place but my 1/2 pad was too thin for it to be any use. The pillow is heavier than other UL pillows but it seems durable and like I mentioned it has a nice size/shape. I am ok with the extra weight while car camping but I am not sure I would want to take it on an extended backpacking trip. One thing I appreciate is that it does not make a ton of noise when I am moving around. It does not have that annoying "squeeky" plastic sound some camping pillows have. The pillow is easy to inflate and holds air well. It comes with a little plastic needle to adjust the air but I have not had to use it yet. It also allows you to attach the needle to the pillow but I chose not to because I felt like it was one more thing to add weight and also could puncture/rip the pillow or my other gear. I also like that there are a few color options to choose from. My favorite way to use the pillow is after a long hike while laying around the campsite. I put it down on a blanket and it's so much more comfortable than having my head on the ground. Overall I do like this pillow, it has some nice features that other backpacking pillows don't have but those features make it heavier than some of the competitors. I think this pillow is great for travel, outdoor trips close to home, or a backpacker that isn't trying to carry a super light load. My biggest issue is with the weight of the pillow; it is heavier than I expected but that is honestly my biggest issue. My favorite thing is the variety of colors, the quietness of the material, and that the shape fits my head nicely. I would recommend this pillow to anyone just getting into UL backpacking or a backpacker who wants a little more luxury from their pillow.