Sierra Designs Sleep E-Z Pillow (Synthetic)

Weight: 6 oz 
Fill: synthetic
Dimensions: 11" x 6.5" x 3.5"
MSRP: $20

Pros:

While both versions of the Sleep E-Z Pillow were firm, the synthetic one didn’t feel as overstuffed as the down and was more comfortable. It also softened with some use. Just like the down, it has a small, curved shape to fit inside mummy bag hoods and sleeping bags with pillow pockets, and comes with a very soft, removable fleece cover and permanently attached stuff sack.

Cons:

Due to its firmness and small size, the Sleep E-Z is more comfortable for sleeping on your side than back, where it feels like your head might roll off to the side. Its full size is roughly the same as its compressed size, since it doesn’t compress much further into its stuff sack. A balled up fleece or stuff sack pillow might be as comfortable, without adding any weight to your pack.

Review originally published as part of Backpacking and Camping Pillow Comparison review.