NEMO Fillo King
Quick Verdict
Car/van/family camping, side and back sleepers who want home-bed comfort and have space to spare
Ultralight backpacking or weight‑sensitive, minimalist thru‑hiking setups
Key Specifications
About This Gear
A great mix of comfort and portability, the Fillo King offers a generous size and thickness, perfect for side sleepers. It's a bit bulkier than ultralight options, but the comfort it provides is worth the space.
Pros & Cons
Synthesized from expert reviews and user feedback
What People Love
8 positive findingsExceptional comfort and support from a foam-plus-air hybrid that feels more like a home pillow
Everyone agreesSide-sleeper friendly 6" loft that maintains proper neck/shoulder alignment
Most reviewersSoft, quiet, removable jersey cover that's machine-washable
Most reviewersMicro-adjust valve allows quick fine-tuning of firmness
Most reviewers
Things to Consider
5 considerationsRelatively heavy/bulky (~13.6 oz), not ideal for ultralight backpacking
Most reviewersHigher priced than budget pillows; some buyers call it expensive
Most reviewersIntegrated stuff sack can make repacking fiddly—often requires careful flattening/folding
Some reviewersToo lofty for stomach sleepers unless partially deflated
Some reviewers
Weather & Conditions
How this gear performs across different environments and seasons
Weather Performance
Climate Suitability
Excels In
- mild rain (sheltered in tent)
- moderate temperatures
- coastal environments
Limitations
- not recommended as an insulating pillow for winter camping
- open-cell foam can absorb moisture if exposed — keep dry and air out before storage
What People Are Saying
Aggregated insights from expert reviews and user feedback
Users overwhelmingly praise the Fillo King for its plush comfort, stability, and durable construction, while criticisms focus on weight, price, and occasional packing fiddliness.
What Users Love
- easy setup/inflation
- durable fabric and construction
- comfortable foam-air hybrid
Common Concerns
- heavy for backpacking
- repacking can be fiddly
- slippery on very smooth pads
- pricey compared to basic pillows
- Long-term users report multi-year to decade durability with no major failures
- Avoid storing tightly compressed long-term to preserve foam loft
runs large (generous loft)
Adventure Forever lifetime warranty; generally positive reports on support
Expert Reviews
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Care & Maintenance
Keep your gear performing at its best with these tips
Maintenance Tips
Keep it in top condition- Store uncompressed/flat for long-term storage
- Remove foam/bladder and machine-wash the cover per care instructions
- Spot-wipe bladder and patch small leaks with supplied kit if needed
Watch Out For
Known issues to monitor- small air leaks (punctures)
- foam compression if stored tightly compressed long-term
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Frequently Asked Questions
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