How do you inflate and deflate this pillow?

The pillow has a low-profile ergonomic valve on one corner. You can inflate it by mouth in a few breaths, and deflating is just a matter of opening the valve and pressing out the air. The process takes only seconds either way.

How small does it pack down?

When deflated and stuffed into its integrated sack, the pillow compresses to approximately the size of a large russet potato. It's compact enough to fit easily in a backpack or carry-on without taking up significant space.

Can you wash the pillow cover?

Yes, the outer cover is removable and machine-washable. The air cell and foam core stay inside while you wash the fabric shell, which is helpful for keeping it fresh after camping or travel.

Does it stay inflated through the night?

The baffled air cell construction is designed to hold air and maintain its shape throughout the night. As with any inflatable gear, you may need to top it off occasionally depending on temperature changes, but it's built to stay stable while you sleep.

Is this pillow big enough for side sleeping?

Yes, the pillow is generously sized and provides enough surface area and loft for side sleepers. The foam layer around the air core gives it more cushion and support than a bare inflatable, which helps keep your head from sinking through to the ground.

Fillo™ Backpacking & Camping Pillow

machine washable

The 3-second version

Baffled air cell wrapped in thick foam for cushioned support
Soft, removable cover that's machine-washable after dusty trips
Inflates and deflates quickly with an ergonomic valve
Requires inflation before use
Foam adds bulk compared to air-only designs
Cover may hold moisture if packed damp

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Baffled air core wrapped in foam for a camp pillow that actually feels like one

Most inflatable pillows feel like resting your head on a beach ball wrapped in tarp. Most foam pillows are too bulky to justify in a backpack. This one layers an air core inside foam instead of forcing you to pick one or the other, so you get the compressibility of inflatables and the cushioned surface of foam. That combination matters if you've ever woken up with a crick in your neck from a slick, over-firm camp pillow. The baffled interior keeps the shape stable, and the washable cover means it won't smell like a tent floor by the third night out.

Good gift when

Backpackers who want real comfort without the weight penalty
Side sleepers who need a pillow that won't flatten overnight
Frequent travelers looking for something better than a neck pillow
Anyone tired of using a jacket as a makeshift headrest

Skip it if If you want the absolute lightest option and don't mind a slick, firm surface, a bare inflatable will weigh and pack smaller—this trades a few ounces for the foam cushioning.

Specs

Construction: Baffled air cell core with foam layer and removable fabric cover
Valve Type: Ergonomic low-profile valve
Storage: Integrated stuff sack
Cover Care: Machine-washable
Available Colors: Mango, Silt Stripe, Blue Horizon, Black Pearl

What's included

Fillo camping pillow with integrated air cell and foam
Removable, machine-washable cover
Integrated stuff sack

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Available in four colors; check recipient's preference if they have strong color opinions.

The details

Most backpacking pillows force you to choose: featherweight but flat and plasticky, or plush but too bulky to bring along. This one splits the difference with a three-layer construction that combines an inflatable core, a thick foam sheath, and a removable fabric cover. The result is a pillow that compresses to roughly the size of a large potato yet expands to something you'd actually rest your head on without regret.

The interior air cell uses baffled channels to keep the inflated shape stable instead of ballooning into a lumpy sphere. That core is then surrounded by a generous layer of foam, so your cheek never touches slick nylon and you get the same cushioned give you expect from a real pillow. The outer cover is soft, removable, and machine-washable, which matters more than you'd think after a few dusty trail days.

An integrated valve sits low-profile on one corner and inflates or deflates in seconds—no wrestling or lung strain required. When packed, the pillow stuffs into its own built-in sack and takes up minimal room in a backpack, duffel, or carry-on. It's sized generously enough for side sleepers but light enough that you won't debate leaving it behind.

Beyond camping and backpacking trips, it works just as well for long flights, car camping, road trips, or propped behind your lower back when you're stuck in a camp chair for hours. If you've ever tried to sleep on a wadded-up jacket or a bare inflatable, you'll notice the difference immediately.

NEMO Equipment

Fillo™ Backpacking & Camping Pillow

Inflatable inside, cushioned outside, and compact enough to justify the space in your pack

$49.95at nemoequipment.com

Choose an option

Quantity

Buy from NEMO Equipment

Ships and sold by NEMO Equipment. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Baffled air cell wrapped in thick foam for cushioned support
Soft, removable cover that's machine-washable after dusty trips
Inflates and deflates quickly with an ergonomic valve
Requires inflation before use
Foam adds bulk compared to air-only designs
Cover may hold moisture if packed damp

Questions

How do you inflate and deflate this pillow?: The pillow has a low-profile ergonomic valve on one corner. You can inflate it by mouth in a few breaths, and deflating is just a matter of opening the valve and pressing out the air. The process takes only seconds either way.
How small does it pack down?: When deflated and stuffed into its integrated sack, the pillow compresses to approximately the size of a large russet potato. It's compact enough to fit easily in a backpack or carry-on without taking up significant space.
Can you wash the pillow cover?: Yes, the outer cover is removable and machine-washable. The air cell and foam core stay inside while you wash the fabric shell, which is helpful for keeping it fresh after camping or travel.
Does it stay inflated through the night?: The baffled air cell construction is designed to hold air and maintain its shape throughout the night. As with any inflatable gear, you may need to top it off occasionally depending on temperature changes, but it's built to stay stable while you sleep.
Is this pillow big enough for side sleeping?: Yes, the pillow is generously sized and provides enough surface area and loft for side sleepers. The foam layer around the air core gives it more cushion and support than a bare inflatable, which helps keep your head from sinking through to the ground.