NEMO Equipment Inc.

Fillo Elite Pillow

Favorite Luxury Item

I was given one of these pillows to use backpacking and at first I was skeptical. I've never used a pillow and felt I probably didn't need one. However, it quickly became apparent that I was missing out. The jersey cover is super comfortable and the shape feels like a normal pillow. This pillow is so awesome that I bought my boyfriend one too so that he would stop stealing mine.

Light and Wide enough to move around!

I bought this pillow to upgrade from an older model from another brand that was super narrow and just not soft enough to use on its own. Needless to say, all of my previous complaints about sleeping outdoors were addressed with this purchase! The pillow cover might be my favorite part of the fillo as it is so luxuriously soft. The shape of the pillow when inflated is also nice- it sort of keeps your head from slipping off the side as it tapers ever so slightly. My only complaint might be the height, but that's on me for not knowing my needs (height is included in the specs) I also have Nemo sleeping gear and tuck my puffer into the pillow pocket to add height and problem solved!

Exceptionally light backpacking pillow.

NEMO sent me this pillow some time ago. Unfortunately It’s been a bit over a year since I had the opportunity to get out and really test it. It was worth the wait (and the weight). It’s exceptionally light (barely worth weighing), but still very comfortable. The washable soft cover is a nice touch. No, plasticy or rubbery bladder against your skin. It doesn’t inflate quite as high as I would like as a side sleeper, but I believe there is another version that offers a bit more loft at the price of a bit more weight. It packs up super small. So small in fact that I regularly have a hard time finding it on my shelves when I’m packing for a trip 😂. It fits very nicely into the pillow pocket on the NEMO sleeping bag (No surprise there). That said, I never do that as I prefer the freedom to put an arm under the pillow sometimes. I’m also able to use my flextail pump to inflate it so no moisture gets in. I recently took it backpacking on a trip in the cotswolds, UK and had a pretty good night’s sleep using it. It isn’t anywhere near as comfortable as my standard NEMO Fillow because it lacks the memory foam topper, but if you’re looking for an ultralight pillow this is the one for you.

Worth Pack Space

7/10/23 Finally, after another crummy neck episode, sleeping poorly on ground, asked around and was recommended this pillow. Bought one. Really. nifty and worth price and pack space. am female, 5'6"back and side sleeper. Can blow up and adjust firmness: yet, packs down well. Good sleep is a non-negotiable. Having a good dedicated travel pillow not a frill, but a necessary item for you to repair your battered body. I will never again sleep with a wadded up piece of clothing for a pillow. This is way cheaper and so less painful than an ortho surgeon or PT when your neck or spine are messed up. Been there. Consider one.

More than a decent backpacking pillow

Very lightweigh, comfortable, compresses down to very little . .the valve is 'funky' - not so easy to use and difficult to operate with cold or wet hands - it does not operate smoothly though it does hold pressure, once you get it open and get it closed.

Obsessed!

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I needed a new pillow since vowing to make the backpacking experience more comfortable for me and heard great things about this pillow. It is super light and packs very small. Everyone is so impressed with how pillowy this backpacking pillow feels. I do wish that it had more height but it will work great in the backcountry.

Great little backpacking pillow

I have used this pillow on a few trips and always times been happy with it. It packs very small, and inflates to be a good usable size, I wouldn't want it any smaller, but it still fits in the top of my mummy bag. Its quite comfortable and easy to inflate. My main issue with it is the valve. I had it pop out a couple times, however never when I was sleeping, only when I leaned on it with one hand or an elbow, however its so quick to reflate its barely an issue. I wish the valve was the same as on their sleeping pads, allowing for inflation with the pump sack, and the slow release valve, however this is mostly wistful thinking. For what it has and is its great.

Well rounded pillow

Quick to inflate, light, good shape and form for head to rest naturally on. I like the jersey fabric like material used. Compresses nicely to fit in pack.