Gear Review: Wilderness Technology Self Inflating Pillow

Value Rating: 10 Durability Rating: 10 Overall Rating: 10 Location of Test: Lake Billy Chinook Area, Timothy Lake, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Other Anonymous Public Forests Duration: Multiple trips, 1-3+ nights in duration Product Name: Self-Inflating Pillow Product Brand: Wilderness Technology Best Use: camping, car camping, kayak camping, general napping Sizes Available/ Specs: Self-Inflating, adjustable for personal preference, 10.4 oz Dimensions 19in x 11in x 3+/-in (depending on inflation) Includes elastic ties and storage bag Available in assorted colors and textures. Lifetime warranty The Full Review I thought camp pillows were silly. Why do you need a special pillow just for camping? I was wrong. This thing is totally comfortable and super convenient. I mostly car camp, so it is easy to bring a regular pillow there is plenty of space. Kayak camping there is less space in the hull so I bring a little couch pillow. But I am a princess and still need a pillow, none of this backpack-under-your-head business for me. The WT Self Inflating Pillow is smaller and more durable than either of these options and still just as comfortable a standard pillow. Plus you don't have to take your bed pillow on a dirty adventure. If you are crafty, you can whip up a simple pillow case that is removable and washable. The self-inflating part does what it says. It works really if you give it time. My advice is to unroll at immediately upon arrival and that way it will be ready when you need it. Seal it once you're ready for bed. We got antsy about the "self-inflating" part one time and decided to blow the pillows up a little. This was a mistake; they were totally over inflated and uncomfortable. We spent the night slowly seeping air out of our pillows to get them back to a comfortable state and giggling at our haste. When you pack it up, roll all the air out and then seal it up for the most compact size. Super easy!

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