Sea to Summit Luxury Pillow
Reviewed by
Alicia MacLeay
+3,905
September 17, 2013 (original Jul 26, 2007)
Weight: 12 oz (inflating insert only: 6.8 oz, pillow only: 5.2 oz)
Fill: self-inflating insert, Dacron-filled pillow
Dimensions: 16" x 10", height adjustable up to 5.5"
MSRP: $39.95
Pros:
The Sea to Summit Luxury Pillow will appeal to those looking for a larger, firm to very firm pillow, with some adjustability. The self-inflating insert lets you adjust the pillow’s height and firmness and can be removed and used as a seat or separate pillow. While it initially seemed a tad too firm and high to me (even when adjusted), I slept on it with no complaints or need to readjust all night. Comes with a Velcro compression strap to tighten around the rolled up pillow.
Cons:
It won’t appeal to those who want softness or a very simple design. It's pretty expensive for a camping pillow, and lacks a cover or stuff sack to help keep it clean, only having the Velcro strap for compression.
Review originally published as part of Backpacking and Camping Pillow Comparison review.
Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
(Sample provided by Sea to Summit for testing and review)
Reviewed by
Keith Cuomo
June 11, 2012
A nice luxury for backpacking, worth the few extra ounces; comfortable and fits nicely into a mummy bag. I've used mine for a few years backpacking/kayaking. I plan to ship one to my nephew in Afghanistan — way more comfortable than boots!
Pros
- Firmness is adjustable
- Outer fabric is comfortable to the touch.
- Just the right size to fit into a mummy bag.
Cons
- Pack size is a bit big. To optimize compression, I take the self inflating core out, compress it, and secure with the Velcro strap; the pillow itself can then be stuffed in a small bag.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: I bought it new, retail, but can't recall the price
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For the pros and cons of this and 15 other backpacking and camping pillows, read Trailspace’s “Backpacking and Camping Pillow Comparison” in the Gear Guide.
Specs
| Price |
Historic Range: $29.98-$44.95 |
| Dimensions |
16" x 10" |
| Total weight |
12.7 oz, Inflating insert only: 6.8 oz, Pillow only: 5.2 oz, Strap & Repair kit: 0.7 oz |
