Would You Use this Backpacking Pillow? - Sea to Summit Aeros Air and Down Pillow Review
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Over the last 6+ months I have been testing out this pillow and for backpacking purposes, it is truly amazing!
This is my review of the very lightweight inflatable Sea to Summit Aeros Air and Down Pillow
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Sea to Summit Aeros Down Inflatable Pillow
What it is : This is a lightweight, inflatable pillow which I purchased back in December of 2021.
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Materials : 10-denier nylon top, 20-denier nylon base, Thermoplastic Polyurethane bladder and down. 10D SIL NYLON stuff sack
Dimensions Compressed : 3.2” x 2.6”
Dimensions Inflated : 13.5” x 9.5” x 4.7” thick (regular size)
Weight : 2.6oz with storage bag - pillow weights 2.4oz
Versions : There is 3 sizes of the Aeros pillow, Regular, Large and Deluxe
There is also a down-less version of this pillow that is even lighter weight
Reg - 13.5”x9.5”4.7”
Large - 16.5”x11”
Deluxe - 23”x15”
Price : $60
Colors : Grey with a white top, green with a white top,
Features :
Lightweight inflatable pillow with a layer of comfortable, quiet down insulation for camping or travel
Multi-function flat air mini valve provides easy inflation, fast deflation and the ability to fine-tune the pressure
Technical fabrics reduce weight, are durable, and will withstand exposure to moisture
Compatible with Sea to Summit camping sleeping mats with PillowLock patches to secure pillow in place
Baffle design reduces migration of down - in other words, it keeps the down in place so that you don’t develop a pocket of down. It’s always spread out
Review Pros :
Very comfortable - feels great on your head and also your face.
Excellent quality - never an issue with leaking
Plenty big especially if you are seeking a balance of weight and comfort.
Multi-function valve is excellent
Easy to inflate
Easy to deflate and roll up
Valve allows for easy adjustment of firmness
Extremely small when compressed
Very, very lightweight
Comparable Price to other name brand camping pillows - with that being said, there are plenty of pillows on the market that are much less expensive.
Review Cons :
If you are a VERY light sleeper, there is a bit of a noise to the down pillow top that you may hear as your reposition.
Not the thickest of pillows but when it comes to a camping pillow, most aren’t all that thick. For myself, I find that with a jacket under the pillow, it sits high enough for me to be comfortable.
Down topper isn’t revolutionary - it’s definitely nice but it doesn’t add a ton of comfort to this pillow.
Summary : For most of my life I have been wadding up a jacket and using that as a pillow. I can tell you this, this is far FAR more comfortable than that solution and here’s the best news; it adds very little weight to your pack.
Over the years I have used a number of pillows that were comfortable enough but ultimately I leave them behind.
That’s not the case with this pillow; I’ve enjoyed using this pillow and for most trips, this is something that I am going to grab. It’s very lightweight, comfortable to use and I can easily recommend it.
Who should be interested in this product? I would say anyone; this is going to be a great addition to any kit and it doesn't matter if you are overlanding or backpacking.
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Been using an inflatable Sea to Summit pillow for years. If you don't sleep well at night, you pay for it the next day.
Tip: if your pillow tends to slide around on you at night, just stretch a spare t-shirt over it and the top of your sleeping pad to hold it in place. Works like a charm and helps keep your pillow clean.
Yes, my Sea to Summit pillow is uncomfortable, and I keep getting small punctures. Every time I repair one, another one comes along.
It took me a long time to find a pillow that worked for me. After many pillows purchased, i finally settled on the Therm-A-Rest compressible . Weighs a bit more . Does not pack up as small but the difference for me is night and day. It is crazy. Pillows are one of those things you really have to trial and error it. Buy cheap ones, Expensive ones. Knock offs. I think i have more freaking camping pillows laying around my closet then anything. This is one of those scenarios where "buy the best and only cry once" does not really apply. You have to buy plenty and wake up with a sore neck and ear until you find one that fits your head. ;D
Anyways thanks for the Video Luke. Glad you found a pillow you enjoy.
I personally prefer the Trekology Aluft Deluxe pillow, equally as compact and comfortable but cheaper and the strap that holds it in place is a nice touch. If you prefer a softer/down pillow then the Sierra Designs Dri-down pillow is nice and again, significantly cheaper. My two cents :)
Yeah, the trekology sold it for me with the strap. I own 3 of them.
I own two of the Trekology pillows as well.
That Trekology pillow is quite nice.
Thanks I'm looking for a pillow with a strap.
I have to agree Mal3....👍
just love the ending theme... keep listening to it on loop.
Thanks for all the Reviews Luke! Been watching your videos for some time now! Got me into hiking and camping again!
The perfect hammock pillow...I love it. Down provides enough insulation that you don't need a full length underquilt to go above shoulder level and the down also provides enough sound insulation that unlike the more plastic like pillows, it doesn't act as a stethoscope and magnify the sound of every bug in the area. Also, you can get it on sale sometimes...or use that 20% off coupon that a leading outdoor retailer hands out a couple of times a year. Oh, and deflate it some to let it mold to the hammock shape...easy to do with that valve.
When you said "mold" I started wondering... Perhaps we need hand air pumps for these things, because using your breath to inflate it creates unnecessary condensation which might make your night more uncomfortable? Also, the mold...
I noticed the pillow has printed on the back, "Pillow Lock System." You did not mention that. What is it? Thanks for your time and help!
I've been happy with my pillow from GOOSEFEET GEAR. These are customizable down with a zippered compartment. You choose how much down you want. You can add an inflatable pillow or something else inside the zippered compartment. Its nice to support a small cottage company.
I love the Goosefeet Gear pillow! I bought the one which perfectly fits the Aeros down pillow inside it (there is a handy table on the GG site to guide you to the size needed). Now it’s a great pillow with good height and smooth on the face. The two together are about 6oz. I stuff both into the same compression bag my sleeping bag is in so I save the 0.2 oz of the pillow stuff sack.
I’ve been using the ENO camping pillow for years. It compresses down to the size of a grapefruit, has an interior pocket to stash stuff, if you want bulk you can stick extra fabric inside and still feels extremely comfy. On hot weather trips I like to stick cold packs in the pocket and that helps cool me off, same goes for cold trips the hunters hand warmers work great in the pocket.
Hi Luke. Thanks for doing the pillow review. I agree the 4.7 inches is a bit shy for me as well. It would be nice if they had the same pillow in 6 inch thickness. And adjust from there with that handy valve. It might be adequate for my hammock, but I don't need a camping pillow collection.😎 I do like the idea of down. Cheers from 🇨🇦
So Youse cxnts are based in Perth, but get everything done in Chinese territory?
I wasn't very comfortable with the S2S Aeros Ultralight. I loved the 53g weight, but it slips around and being a balloon it's very firm. A stuff sack with clothes is best, but why do you have spare clothes at night for the pillow? i'd be lucky if my down jacket is available to scrunch up. If you have spare clothes you're already carrying too much gear for UL hiking. So now i'm on the hunt for something with a bit of filling, something in between a ballon pillow and bulky camp pillow like the thermarest cinch...
I like it. I have two that I bought at Cabelas around 2014. Color green, and I believe grey at the valve area. Still use, an at the time when I was active duty army. They were very handy. Paid maybe around 30 to 40 dollars! I would recommend as well.
I would only consider this based on your review.
Normally I wouldn’t even bother with an inflatable pillow, especially at this price point. I would just use my other clothing or towels if they’re dry..
I would probably even be tempted to purchase a cheap pillow and squish it down for travel.
I’ve been quite pleased with the “my pillow” at home and recommend it based on that, but it would be a challenge to take it backpacking.
My pillow makes a travel version now that has a built-in pocket, so you can compress it, and it packs into itself, obviously not ultra light but a great little pillow
You can also place the pillow inside a pillow case..... Great presentation. Thanks, Luke.
A Buff (full size) works great for this
Ease up on the shoulder days and maybe you find pillow high enough for you ;)
I think there should be loops to wrap the pillow around the mattress. That would help a lot.
I want loops on everything now to attach things that should not be attached to anything. I have a pet who likes jumping on pillows, and then slides and falls from things ;)
My favorite pillow is the one I got for free from Outdoor Vitals, LOL! Seriously, it seems good quality and it’s a heck of a lot more comfortable than a pile of clothes. P.S. Those baffles are horizontal, not vertical.
Looks really nice! I enjoy your reviews. I also need a thicker pillow & after trying many different ones, I settled on one made by Paria. It has a down layer similar to the Sea to Summit but it is not inflatable. Instead, it has a pocket on the underside. I tuck an inflatable pillow into the pocket & blow it up. The combined thickness is more than any other pillow I've tried & the down top is very comfortable. It's more budget friendly too.
I recently picked up aeros premium and sorry didn't sooner after years of struggling being a side sleeper often reverting to my bergen and a jumper. Big plus for me is the reverse is S2S pillowlock compatible too on all the newer ones so it sticks to my pad (ether xt insulated). Basically stick on micro hook pads on sea to summit sleep pads and loop compatible backing that feels like flock on the pillow so it wont slide around at all. Older models don't have it but you can get covers that will. No reason you can't add super small hook&loop / velcro etc patches to other brands of pad.
I I’ve use that item for three years now, I have the xl, best pillow I’ve had I would recommend !
thank you for returning the old music on the end of the video :) and of course great review.
Another pillow recommendation is the travel pillow from MyPillow. Weighs 10oz's and compacts to the size of a Nalgene bottle. So not the lightest or most compact but it's an actual pillow that works well for weekend trips.
I have tried multiple different pillows including ones from Klymit, ThermaRest, Trekology and so on. Still haven't found the perfect pillow for me but have landed on the Hikenture pillow. Its inexpensive, lightweight, small packed up, and is about the right size inflated. It has a pad strap (like the Trekology one) and a removeable cover.
I've been using the Decahtlon Forclaz MT500 pillow that is 15€. So far it has bee very comfy, and packs as small as the one in your video.. Quality is usual Decathlon.. Not high end but very well thought out..
im a pretty big fan of this pillow too!
I like this one too. The thermarest compressible is my favourite but this one is my preferred ultralight. It's nearly as comfortable, so light in the lack and the down provides some insulation.
Those are definitely nice, but then there is the size factor. I wish we could have a merger of the 2 for a more in the middle in regards to package size, the weight i can deal with, it's just the Nemo and the Therm a rest pillows take up quite a lot of space.
My go-to pillow as well. Thanks for the review.
I got issued one of the non down neck shaped one for work 2 years ago and I love it. Double highly recommend.
I'm currently pillow shopping, was leaning toward the Fillo pillow by Nemo, but may have to give this one a look. As for the noisy fabric, put your buff around it, most of us carry one of those anyway.
I have the Nemo fillo and Nemo fillo elite luxury. U can’t go wrong with either one the fillo has more padding in it over the elite tho but is abit bigger compressed in the sack
@@bmoney_0827 thanks for the input, I'll have to visit REI and get all three and compare and contrast until I find the right one.
Hey Luke. So in the video when you showed you and your evil twin 🤣🤣 my wife and I were trying to guess which one you were. And we both thought you were the one on the left? Are we correct? The video was Backpacking in a Blizzard. Hey we absolutely love the channel and what you do!! Thanks a lot for the content and we will keep watching!!!!
To my surprise, my Outdoor Vitals pillow blew me away. I think it's fantastic, I put it thru hell and so far no issues. Btw, I now use it at Home everyday as my regular sleeping pillow. Oh n it's not nearly close to $60. I understand that many people want to have that special comfort item out on the trail but I'll take my awesome Outdoor Vitals pillow and have many dollars left over for several other essential or comfort items. Going calmpin/bushcrafting etc shouldn't only be for those w a lot of disposable money. Since camping became 'bushcrafting' (trendy), the prices on gear have become ridiculous. SeaToSummit does have great gear but even if I had an extra $60 I wouldn't spend it on a blow up pillow.
Stay safe Luke, Be Blessed in all good things.
I only use my Outdoor Vitals pillow as a sit pad. It's too thin for a side sleeper and also slides around. Noisy too.
@@jmash41 I put it in a tee shirt. No sliding, no noise but you must use what's best for you. Luke said the $60 pillow was too thin. Its all just preference. Btw, I'm a side sleeper too. ✌
Thanks for the review! I am gearing up for the JMT, and I am going to give this pillow a try.
UPDATE: I bought this pillow in mid-January this year, and took it on a week long trip to test it out. After dialing the psi to my comfort, I have used it every night. Now when I hit the JMT, I get to use the same pillow as I do at home! Love it!
Maybe im missing out, but i have been using a Sleeping bag cover As a Pillow, stuff it with fluffy content and a nice material on top of it, for comfort!
Luke your reviews are like the absolute best. Like asking Jesus his opinion. You get all truth and no bs. When you say something about a product you k ow it's the absolute truth be agenda on dishonesty at all. Love your videos . thank you for standing your ground on keeping the Absolute Truth on a product .RUclips needs more reviewers like you .
Thanks Luke! Pretty cool pillow!
This looks so much like thee Decathlon Forclaz MT500 Pillow. The same valve (at a different spot), similar materials and also a little cushion on top (no down) and the same size. It costs 15€ here in Germany, I have it for two years now and it's amazing.
Love your channel and reviews etc. one thing I hear a lot of reviewers say about top end brands is "you might be able to find a cheaper Chinese version". Well I'd love to see the label on 90% of that stuff, probably all made in China as well. I've been to some outdoor equipment factories in China and they will make you cheap crap if that's what you want but they also make some of the world's best known high end outdoor brands.
Bought pillows for myself and the wife from sea to summit not that particuliar pillow but love them. They work better than anything else I have used
I have the Down Deluxe and have been using it for over a year. I wouldn't backpack without it.
Great review! One thing I learned; never skimp on quality of sleep
I just picked up a new Deluxe size Aeros Down for less than half retail price on eBay. I am looking forward to trying it out.
I like the decathlon travel pillow that's about the same size and costs a bit under £15.
Wow reading the comment there seem to be a lot of pillows out there. I used to just take a normal pillowcase and stuff a fleece in it. But that's either too thick of thin. I got a exped airpillow with a soft exped pillowcase. Same size and packsize as in the video and you can throw the pllowcase in the washing machine. That's a nice feature. I payed 40 euro's for the set and like it a lot.
I’m in love with my two Nemo fillo and fillo elite luxury pillows. Size comfort. Catch the kids using them at home on the couch watching tv
I've heard those are good. What's the differences in the Fillo and Fillo Elite Luxury? Thanks!
I got size large of this pillow. For starters it’s almost the same size as the regular when inflated. I believe the info on this size pillow on sea to summit website is misleading.
All my sleeping gear is of Sea to Summit. The softer side of this pillow locks in with Sea to Summit sleeping mat so it won’t move. For the down noisy side, I usually carry a towel that I place on it to keep it quiet and also clean from my facial oils etc.
I use a "my pillow" roll and go. I need something softer than those air pillows. If I have too much space under my neck, I just roll up some spare clean clothing in a small stuff sack and put it under my neck for support.
Luke, what brand is that hat you are wearing? Does anyone know? Ive got to get one.
My Etherlite XT sleeping pad has that same valve, and its really nice to dial in the right amount of firmness with it. I have accidentally pulled the deflate tab out and found myself on the ground really quick though, but that wouldn't be a huge deal with a pillow.
That sound just like the pillow for me. I've always been disappointed in comping pillows for being too thin to support my head comfortably. At near 5" this may be the ticket. How has it held up with use?
Always when you are saying "I'm very impressed with this" I know that most probably I'm going to loose my money. With loose I mean I'm going to well spend my money :) Thanks for your reviews. You are awesome :)
Thanks Luke iv been searching for a comfortable inflatable pillow for a while now , s&h
I have shopped many pillows and found none that were satisfactory. Too small, too slippery wrong shape. I settled for a travel pillow from Walmart. It works in both my mummy bag in the winter and my regular summer bag. I don't camp that much and here in Texas I only truck camp at my age. This one I would buy! It's a bit pricy for me but it would be worth it!
Thanks for reviewing this item!
hi, interesting video. i've seen also the Paria Down Pillow, did you try it? sadly i haven't yet found a decent pillow for me, i have serious neck troubles, and or they are too soft or worse, too hard.
what do you suggest to a person with serious issues? full down with inner pocket or half down half inflatable?
thanks
Thanks for sharing the review on the pillow
I like the the MK 1 MOD 1 BUORD DR982515 A It's an old skool flotation bladder. But it works as a great pillow.
Great review, Luke! I love Sea to Summit products but actually opted for a real pillow with the Teton Sports Camp Pillow. I had 2 different Cocoon inflatable pillows but I found myself waking up and my ears hurting from the pressure. So I decided that I would get better quality sleep with a real camp pillow. It weighs 9.2 oz and is 11"x16"x4.5". Since I'm a side sleeper, I cannot sleep very long on ANY inflated pillow without getting a pressure point pain on my ear. I am going UL but will still take a real pillow for comfort. It's worth it to me. Luke, you like Teton Sports! Check them out for their camp pillow like I did. No regrets! 😁
I have the same problem and it is an excellent pillow
I still use my insulated jacket in a stuff sack. lol.
Pillow manufacturers don't make products for people like me. I have suffered from acid reflux for years and what I need most of all is pillow height, preferably 6 inches, or a bit more. So my solution is two rectangular pillows, one on top of each other, securely held together by my buff. I have a Sea to Summit pillow, but the valve for my purposes, is completely in the wrong place, it's in the middle, for my setup to work the valves need to be at the end of the pillows.
Have you tested the different Nemo fillo pillows?
I have the down large grey model. Best pillow that I’ve tried. I’ll have to get the deluxe model.
awesome pillow. love it.
I have a sea to summit pillow like this but I am not sure which model as I sit here. It was pricey but its very strong as I did sit on it in my tent and had a panic moment but it stayed inflated. Its good stuff.
I have this pillow and it blows my mind how comfortable it is for how little space and weight it is. I have the large version and even that is only 95 gram. Sure it is pricey, but it's hard to put a price on a good nights sleep and reliability. Ive had quite a few cheaper inflatable pillow and they always fail in some manner. Either issues with mold inside because of moisture, or they leak air or start breaking apart in the seems... and if you are out on a long hike or bike tour with no shops in sight, that means you are gonna be miserable for the rest of that trip, unless you can sleep without a pillow.
Sea to summit pads come with optional "pillow lock" stickers that are designed to grab the material on sea to summit pillows. Haven't tried it yet since they don't seem to stick to my non-s2s pillows but do seem to stick to some other fabrics I have around.
Add a pad strap and this is a home run!!
I use this pillow myself...you did not talk about the lock system, if you have a sea to summit sleeping pad, you can lock them together
I bought one many years ago with the pad I still have them
I have a sea to summit air mattress. I wonder if the carry sack for it that doubles as an air pump could blow this pillow up? Reason asking is I've read that blowing things up by mouth will eventually cause a buildup of undesirable microbes.
It does, you turn the sack inside out and there is the smaller diameter valve for pillows. I wouldn't worry too much about microbes though, perhaps the only downside is the moisture in your breath that could potentially freeze on the inside in low Sub-Zero temps.
I’d love to see you do some Crua tent and camp product reviews
I also use one of sea to summit and i love it!
I have been looking for a permanent pillow solution, as the inflatables I buy literally every time leak after a few uses. I think I’m gonna bite the bullet and buy this.
I got a Trekology 2.0 and love it and it's valve. But I'm going to start taking two pillows because I like to sit up and read at night. This pillow or the Fillo Piloow from Nemo.
I use a Nemo Fillo and it seems to do the trick nicely...I couldn't have my head that high and stressing my neck
A great pillow. Large size is a better choice, 4oz 114g.
Great review to the perfect time. I'll try to get one for our hike. The price is ok for a good product imo.
Cool pillow, a little pricey,thanks Luke!
thermarest compressible pillow - I’d love to hear tour thoughts about that product.
G'day Luke, no doubt in my mind a bag full of clothes doesn't cut the mustard and man I've tried different clothes and different bags, lol. Dont mind pay'n a bit extra for quality; gotta say though, this one would be around, or over, 100 AUD after currency conversion and shipping......... F* - it, I'll carry a real pillow from home in a plastic bag before I'll pay that much, or alternatively drag in an appropriately dimensioned log, lol. Cheers Duke.
They should add a small baffle that could be inflated separately for you to give more lift but I see an improvement in the extra baffle made it angle which I see giving back and side sleepers a bit more comfort. To me, that little add on can't cost more than a few cents to production and in turn, could leave the price where it is. Although no company would ever put a few more cents into a product and not raise the retail cost by $10 or more, which is kind of greedy in my eyes but I don't own a company that lives for the year end profit counts.
ok 60 dollars wow I will continue to pack my real pillow at 30 dollars its awesome and I will manage the bulk and not that heavy thanks for sharing
I like my Trekology Deluxe. Best value for $12
I got this pillow this winter to use this summer. I tried it out to see if I liked it, and it hasn't left my bed.
Recently got flextail gear pillow similar to this.
I'm allergic to down.. Is there a comparable synthetic material?
Expensive and I'd like thicker but great review.
I'm not a big fan of the down feel so probably would use the other side. But it might have been better for me if they put the valve on an end panel
looks pretty good
The noisiness would probably disturb me. I would prefer to put a puffy down cover on it to cut down on noise and increase comfort.
Could You tell me what backpacks you recommend
Since this has down in it, can it be safelt stored in its compressed state?
thanks as always
60 too much, you are looking like a Special Forces sargent I used to know, great video....
I would never buy it just because of the cash grab proprietary system to attach it to sea to summit sleepings pads. Include a strap. Or loops to attach some shock cord. I also applaud and recommend the trekology pillow for this very very simple addition that increases the value tenfold.
Seems to me, the only feature it’s lacking is the air mattress strap. A little pricey for me. I’ve been using trekology.
Like others said, Trekology is very similar and a lot cheaper plus the air pad strap. Mine has worked well.
decathlon sells one just like it for $20. except it has a synthetic fill
Therm-A-rest compressible pillow is hands down the best pillow available
We'll just assume you tried them all and are qualified to make that statement
I use a pillowcase; I stuff with leaves or grass.
I hate these pillows without curve for the shoulders. When you sleep on them the shoulder pushes it away. Then try to pull it back when you are packed in your sleepingbag...
Love the weight but made me sweat pretty bad with the material it is made
Out of.
Not crazy about inflatable pillows. I tend to prefer the compressible models but Sea to Summit and Nemo both make good inflatable options.
Ostrich pillow is best hahahor however you spell that