iYAYA Inflatable Camp Pillow
Product Description
The iYAYA inflatable camp pillow is a low-cost, self-inflating, insulated camp pillow with a twist safety valve, contoured impressions, and a water-resistent outer shell.
Overall Impressions and Updates
I don’t often recommend pillows in hammocks, at least not using them in the traditional way to support the back of your head. In a hammock, I most often look for support on the sides of my head, much more like a U-shaped travel pillow. However, one thing I like about inflatable camp pillows is the ability to deflate and shape them to your liking.
The contoured impression the middle of the pillow forms a nice “pocket” for the back of my head.
The iYAYA camp pillow is a great entry-level camp pillow with a low cost but with all the features you might expect from a major brand. The twisting safety valve locks into place to ensure air doesn’t leak out. For me, as few as two breaths was all I needed to inflate the pillow to where I wanted it. Or, you can simply leave the valve open and wait for the pillow to slowly self-inflate.
I didn’t really care for the feel of the outer shell, so when I used the pillow I used a make-shift pillow case using either a shemaugh or a head buff.
This particular pillow doesn’t deflate very small, due in part to the insulation, so it isn’t something I would typically carry backpacking, but for a car camp, it works just fine. My kids really prefer using pillows like this when we camp.
Recommendations and Review
| Criteria | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Craftsmanship | ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ | The outer shell material wasn’t very comfortable for me, but it is typical of other self-inflating pads I’ve used. |
| Modularity | ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ | |
| Aesthetics | ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ | |
| Price and Value | ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ |
- Manufacturer: iYAYA, made in China
- MSRP: US$14.99
Available Features/Specifications
Features
- Twist open, safety-lock air valve
- Self-inflating, contoured, insulated pillow
- Water resistant fabric
Specifications
- 20 × 12 in (50 × 30 cm)
Weight
- 10.5 oz (298 g)
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Disclosure of material connection: The author (Derek Hansen) was provided with a free sample from the manufacturer for testing and evaluation purposes. The comments in this post (written & spoken) are of my own opinion, which I formed after personally handling the gear. I was under no obligation to publish a review of this item.
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