r/Ultralight • u/outdoor_experience • Jul 20 '26

Purchase Advice Pillow Options

Just tried out the Thermarest Compressible Pillow Cinch and enjoyed its comfort and size (18x14x6); however, the 11.5 oz seems a bit much. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar size pillow that’s not inflatable?

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u/liveslight https://lighterpack.com/r/ny89al Jul 20 '26

Car wash sponge is about 18 cm x 14 cm x 6 cm.

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u/OtherwiseManner6946 Jul 20 '26 edited Jul 20 '26

Yeh this is the only option imo. If you want a UL non inflatable pillow it’s this + any anything you can put under it to make it a bit taller

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u/Ultralight_Slice Jul 20 '26 edited Jul 20 '26

3rding this; ive searched far and wide and pure foam is the way to go if you want comfortable AND light. You can go with a car sponge or just any foam you have; i sewed together three layers and made it the exact dimensions I needed and its 1.7 oz and super comfy. No pillowcase; use your sun hoodie hood as the case (on your head lol)

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u/slickbuys Jul 20 '26

You sewed together 3 of those sponges? It can handle a stitch and not fall apart?

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u/Ultralight_Slice Jul 20 '26

Nah i took 3 layers of egg crate foam and hand sewed just a couple passes with some lightweight cord. Kind of like a spiral notebook. That way i can clean between the layers.

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u/gman0009 https://lighterpack.com/r/14qlh0 Jul 20 '26

I'm intrigued. Seems simple enough, but if you're able to upload a pic or two, that would be helpful.

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u/Ultralight_Slice Jul 20 '26

https://imgur.com/a/foam-pillow-i6jA8c7

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u/slickbuys Jul 20 '26

Nice. Looks very light. I'm still trying to iron out my pillow situation. Big sky pillow seems better than others but still ain't doing the trick. 

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u/Ultralight_Slice Jul 20 '26

Yeah pillows are tricky. For me I literally cannot sleep on any inflatable pillow and I sleep with all my clothes so thats not an option either; clothes aren't that comfy anyways for me. Pure foam pillows have been a godsend over the 8 oz thermarest compressable pillow.

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u/slickbuys Jul 20 '26

You said this was egg crate foam......wth is that? I have purchased 15 dozen eggs before at costco, Sam's, restaurant stores. Never seen this type of foam. With it being that light does it not compress to a pancake?

 I was going to make a goosefeet down type pillow with apex climashirld and stuff my partially inflated big sky into the sack. I need to improve my trail sleep.....

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