NEMO Equipment Fillo Camping Pillow - Black Pearl/Birch Bud

SOFT AND SO PLUSH! But a lot larger than I expected. Weight isn’t an issue, but it is big. It’s okay if you don’t mind carrying something a bit bigger but I prefer something smaller. Recommend this ether way!! If they can make the comfort, soft, and plush smaller it would be perfect.

I'm writing a follow-up to my original review for two reasons: 1) I got an email notification saying someone had asked a question based on my review (and now my ego is inflated so sit back and enjoy me, a random stranger, ranting and raving about a pillow) 2) I genuinely felt bad about the three stars I originally gave this pillow (again it only had to do with the smell and not the actual pillow) I did go on my backpacking trip (as if anyone actually skimming this cares). It was awesome, and that was helped considerably by the level of comfort achieved by my sleep setup. Holy shit is this a nice pillow! ...Either that or I was just exhausted at the end of every day. But I'd like to think it was the pillow. It was quiet, nicely cushioned, and the level of adjustability was off the chart (a lot of the time I didn't even need to inflate it all the way to achieve my level of comfort). Now my earlier review sited the smell as really bad. It was. However, the key word there is "was". I received the NEMO Fillo about a week before my trip, and was initially let down by the extreme chemical smell coming from it. I did some more reading and found that apparently Memory foam is just really smelly because of the chemicals used to make it. So it had nothing to do specifically with NEMO or the pillow. I washed the liner, and air dried the whole pillow outside for the entire week (overkill maybe) but it ended up eliminating the smell. With that cleared up, the question posed was "Does it have a way to strap it to your mat?" My answer? Well yes, but actually no. If you look at the picture on Amazon, and anywhere else (videos on YouTube, etc.) you'll notice it does have a little loop on the side but that's not really for strapping it to anything. I guess you could try jerry rigging something using said loop but good luck. There are different sized versions of the NEMO Fillo pillow though that do have an actual strap for putting around your sleep mat, but this size version does not. I myself didn't find this to be a huge problem, because I was using a bivy cover, and it fit nicely and never slipped out. One last thing to maybe take away before purchasing is that this is a luxury pillow (at least in my opinion). So, if you go camping/backpacking like I did (in 90+ degree weather, high humidity, sleeping under the stars, with, at most, one shower opportunity for a month+), prepare to have a possibly damp, stained pillow. I was sweating a LOT, and as a result, the pillow, being made of an actual foam material, and a cloth cover, absorbed some of that moisture. Now while this may seem obvious to many, I was not really thinking about it at the time of purchase because I was looking for a comfortable (and compact) pillow, that I could use all year round. So I rolled the dice and got a foam pillow. That being said, when I say damp, I mean SLIGHTLY, and when I say stained, I mean just the cover which is machine washable. The pillow has been washed, and has recovered perfectly. So this is less of an "avoid this because..." and more of a "I didn't anticipate sweating and drooling so much". So if you don't sweat or drool (we get it, you're cool) or perhaps you get to shower regularly while camping, go for it. But if you are human and sweat and occasionally (I swear it's never happened before) drool, still go for it. *It also rained every other freaking day. So to be fair there weren't a lot of drying opportunities.* Anyway! NEMO Fillo pillow....you should get one because they're awesome pillows! The best? Idk. Pricey? Eh yeah but what isn't when it comes to camping gear? Luxury? Sure(?) Worth it? Yes! *I bought the 'Abyss' color (softer cloth cover material) **I'm a side-sleeper and this pillow was still really comfortable

Don’t look at anything else. This this is worth the money let me tell you. If I knew better the only thing I might look at is the larger version of this. It’s so mf comfy!!!! Inflates easy, good support, great combo of the padding and air because I hate just air and all compact padded pillows are huge so don’t compact very well. This was easy to figure out and the best you could ask for

This is the best camping pillow I’ve used because it blends the comfort of a traditional pillow with the packability of an inflatable one. While pure inflatables can feel stiff and bulky pillows take up too much space, this design offers the perfect middle ground. The materials are high quality, breathable, and durable, making it comfortable and cool to sleep on. It’s a bit pricey and slightly bulkier than some ultralight options, and I wish it included a strap to secure it and came in a longer size. Still, for anyone looking to upgrade their sleep system, this pillow stands out. I’d give it 5 stars for comfort and 4 stars overall due to cost and bulk, but the improved sleep is absolutely worth it. In the picture I compare it to another pillow packability, Its a little bit bigger, but more comfortable.

I like this pillow for several reasons: 1. It is lite. 2. It folds down to a fairly small size and has its carry bag attached to the pillow. I like that the bag does not seem to get in the way of using the pillow. 3. It is easy to inflate. 4. It is easy to adjust the pressure so the pillow is just the softness one prefers.

As always Nemo makes quality products and is exactly what I ordered. A great product made for camping and outdoors. Very satisfied with my pillow and how comfortable it is compared to my other pillow I had bought.

I sleep every night in my Dutchware Banyan hammock in my basement bedroom. At least half way thru the night. I start out in bed with my wife and after waking to use the bathroom I head downstairs. The hammock is the only way I can sleep with the SLAP tear in my shoulder. I backpack so I wanted a pillow I could use for that and every night sleeps. The pillow has already been used enough to go thru a few washes. I barely use any air to have the pillow cradle my head and neck. The soft foam is very comfortable and sleeps cool. It started with a little bit of smell but that quickly dissipated. It packs reasonably small and it's easy to take apart to clean. The air bag is very quiet compared to my previous pillow. This pillow works great with my Nemo Riff sleeping bag as well. I couldn't be happier.

Small but mighty. Only complaint is the bottom material. It makes so much noise with the slightest movement. Keep in your camping box. Never forget your pillow again. Better than sleeping with your jacket.

Super handy small and super comfortable

Super confortable

At first there was a strong foam smell on the pillow but after about a week it dissipated and now there is no smell. The pillow has a nice layer of foam on the top that makes it much more comfortable than a regular blow up pillow. Makes my ear happy. Lol The valve is solid and with weeks of daily use it has held its air very well… no leaking. It has a built in pouch for storing that works well and is very convenient. The colour is very nice and comparable to the pictures on amazon. I would highly recommend.

Super cosy and packs small!

Best i ever had