10 Best Camping Pillows UK 2024 | Thermarest, Klymit and More

Family-run Swedish brand Jökel are new to the outdoor and camping equipment scene, being founded only a few years ago. However, this infancy hasn't stopped them from making superior products and, in turn, ruffling a few feathers of the more established outdoor brands. 

This is a premium product through and through. The construction includes a multi-function valve for customised sizing along with a memory foam layer and a cationic cotton cover. Including the carry bag, it packs down into a mere 102 g, resulting in a shining example of what a high-functioning camping pillow can represent. 

Filled with shredded memory foam, the Klymit compressible camping pillow is a comforting force to be reckoned with. The removable and reversible cotton-polyester blend cover has all the necessary hallmarks to trick you into feeling like you're resting at home. 

The pillow folds down into itself and comes with a strap to keep it packed. This is the kind of product that is uncompromising in its sumptuous ideals of bringing comfort to the campsite above all else. Give your head the comforting Klymit touch, because, you know, it's worth it!

Thermarest have rested at nothing to bring this green-minded product to the market for the environmentally-conscious folk. By upcycling excess foam from mattress production, their range is helping to reduce landfill waste with each and every pillow bought. 

Packing down into its own cover eliminates the need for an extra carry bag and keeps the weight low at just 300 g. The brushed polyester cover is irresistibly soft to touch too, and its earthy-toned pattern gives it a fun, homely edge that most camping pillows lack. 

Hikenture's inflatable pillow is an excellent choice for hiking and backpacking campers who want their gear to be light and easily packed but with a certain level of comfort too. Featuring a removable soft cotton cover, you'll be getting all the plush sleeping feels with this one. 

The ergonomic design has been shaped in such a manner that it eliminates the chance of your head rolling off in the night while still maintaining a relatively 'normal' pillow shape. The removable cover is also washable, perfect for any rugged campers or festival-goers. 

Scottish-born Vango aren't just about the self-inflating camping goods. Their large yet relatively light 'Deep Sleep' pillow features hollow fibre insulation for added warmth alongside a soft polyester outer shell. 

This makes it a great inflatable for the comfort-focused campers who don't fancy the compressible options. The fast flow valve will have you filling the inner sack quick smart, saving you time for the more fun aspects of camping, like everything else!

Another inclusion by the mighty and well-priced Quecha, this compressing camping pillow is all about bringing a little slice of luxury to the campsite. The construction includes a memory foam inner with a polyester and cotton outer shell destined to make your head feel right at home. 

Quecha haven't skimped on the size of this pillow either, in fact, it has the largest surface area of all our picks. However, this increased size also makes it the weightiest at 570 g, so it's better suited to drive-up car camping than anything else. 

Trekology's inflatable pillow has plenty of ergonomic features to give you a secure night's rest whether you sleep on your front, back or side. Featuring a ribbed and dipped headrest in addition to raised sides, your head certainly won't be falling victim to any ill-fated falls during the night. 

The unique addition of slip-resistant rubber dots on the underside only adds to its thoughtful design, plus, weighing just over the desirable 100 g mark makes it suitable for backpacking too. The only hitch is that it may actually be too secure for campers who prefer to find their own groove. 

Much like the best camping mats, the Vango self-inflating pillow saves your lungs by inflating itself with a special valve that sucks air in, instead of letting it out. This unique design makes it a great pick for campers who prefer to let their gear do all the work – especially those planning on hiking to their spots. 

It packs tight into the included carry bag to weigh 244 g, which is light for a compressing pillow, but the heaviest of the inflating pillows on this list. The brushed polyester top fabric will at least feel reasonably soft, but no headrest has been built into the product. 

UK-owned and operated Trespass are another widely popular outdoor clothing brand that make great value-for-money products. The Trespass compressible camping pillow is a solid option for people wanting to spend around £10.

Featuring an all-polyester construction, this pillow includes a soft, built-in cover, while the carry bag means it's easily packable as well. One note of concern is that, at 180 g, it weighs very little, which for a compressing pillow instructs that it's unlikely to prop your head up very much. It's also quite small at 35 x 23 cm. 

Quecha are Decathlon's signature camping brand who are in the business of offering savvy campers decent gear for more than decent prices. This is their entry-level inflatable camping pillow that features a simple dipped headrest and fibre outer. 

The fibre outer ensures a certain level of non-stick but sadly, it leaves a lot of comfort to the imagination. One way around this would be to place a jumper or t-shirt over the pillow before laying your head to rest. This is a basic product that will do its job well but nothing more.