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NEMO Fillo Pillow

A camp pillow for people who would rather carry a few extra ounces than spend the night fighting a jacket wad, a slippery air bladder, or a sore neck.

NEMO Fillo camping pillow
Foam + AirPacks SmallMachine-Washable CoverTruck/Backpack Ready
Overview

Pillows seem optional until a bad one keeps waking you up every time you roll over.

The Fillo works because it is not trying to be only an ultralight air pillow. NEMO uses a baffled air cell for shape, a foam layer for the soft top feel, a removable machine-washable cover, and an internal stuff sack that cannot get separated from the pillow.

The current Fillo is listed at 9.2 oz minimum weight, 9.3 oz packed weight, 17 x 11 x 4.0 in dimensions, and a 6.0 x 4.0 in packed size. That is not nothing in a backpack, but it is a reasonable trade when sleep quality matters more than shaving every small comfort item.

The trick is not to inflate it until it becomes a brick. Slightly under-filled is where the foam layer and air chamber work together instead of turning into a bouncy balloon.

Best for Tent camping, truck sleeping, travel, and backpacking trips where better sleep is worth a 9.3 oz comfort item.
Not for Strict ultralight kits, broad-shouldered side sleepers who need a taller pillow, or anyone happy using spare clothes.

This is not the lightest pillow move. It is the sleep-better move.

Where to Buy

NEMO Fillo Pillow

Foam-and-air construction, washable cover, internal stuff sack, and a real pillow feel.

Official product link for current specs, colors, and availability.

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Quick Read
Role
Comfort-first camp pillow
Best Fit
People who sleep poorly on air-only pillows, spare clothes, or flat travel pillows.
Why It Works
Foam softens the surface while the air chamber lets you tune height and firmness.
Skip If
Your kit is strict ultralight or you need the taller Fillo Luxury/Wide style.
At a Glance
Build
Baffled air cell with luxury foam.
Weight
9.2 oz minimum; 9.3 oz packed.
Packed Size
6.0 x 4.0 in diameter.
Cover
Removable, machine-washable polyester jersey.
Size
17 x 11 x 4.0 in / 43 x 27 x 10 cm.
Stuff Sack
Internal stuff sack, so it stays with the pillow.
Fit Notes
Side Sleepers
Good for many people, but broad shoulders may want the taller Wide or Luxury version.
Back Sleepers
Usually best slightly under-inflated so the pillow supports without pushing the neck up.
Truck Camping
Small enough to live in the sleep kit, comfortable enough to beat a folded hoodie.
Backpacking
Worth carrying when sleep matters; easy to cut if the trip is truly weight-first.
My Notes

This is one of those small upgrades that feels silly until you sleep better. I would rather cut weight somewhere less personal than keep fighting a bad pillow all night.

  • Dial in the air pressure instead of inflating it rock hard.
  • Keep it with the sleep kit so it does not get forgotten.
  • If your neck is picky at home, it will be pickier in a tent.
  • Wash the cover after dusty or smoky trips instead of letting the sleep kit get gross.
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