A Review of the Pillowpak

By Jessica Shouse

If you are looking for a new, super versatile on the go bag, the Pillowpak is it! “The World’s first travel bag centered around your pillow.” With a 3-day travel capacity Pillowpak was designed with the entire family in mind. “Born from the idea that home is where you pack it, Pillowpak is designed to accommodate a range of needs. Lightweight, expandable and multi-functional.” Perfect for your next overnight camping trip, business trip, girl’s night or the kids next soccer game. There is more than enough space to pack all your essentials.

Pillowpak is compact enough you can use it as a carry-on bag, avoiding those pesky bag fees. While the designers had packing a pillow in mind, the Pillowpak’s multiple compartments allow for organization of clothes, winter gear, sports equipment, personal electronics, and most anything else you need to bring along on your next adventure or outing.

 

Jessy by tent with pack on
Jessy by the tent with the pack on.

 

“Featuring two large internal pockets, a padded laptop sleeve, and four external pockets, Pillowpak is more than just a backpack for your pillow.”

Here are some key features of the Pillowpak:

  • Easy access pillow storage compartment
  • Top-loading zipper, with roll-top compression
  • 23” x 16” x 5.2”
  • 6 lbs (25 oz)
  • Lightweight nylon diamond ripstop fabric
  • Adjustable strap system
  • Locking zippers
  • Reflective gear loops
  • Machine washable
  • Multiple organizational features
  • Toiletry pocket
  • Phone, earbud, charger pocket
  • Keepsake pocket
  • Large mesh water bottle pocket
  • 2 D-rings for attachment of accessories

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I used my Pillowpak for a recent overnight trip where I set up camp in a friend’s backyard space. In the main compartment I packed my clothing. My planner and laptop fit nicely in the padded sleeve. In the four front pockets I packed my personal care items, including COVID-19 essentials, headphones, and phone charger. Last but not least, I easily packed my favorite pillow in the back compartment. I am someone who prefers to have my own pillow when I travel. If you are like me, you will love the Pillowpak. At just $49.99, it is a must-have.

 

Pillowpak main compartment w laptop/planner
Main compartment with laptop/planner

 

main compartment w clothes
Main compartment with clothes

 

front pockets with stuff sticking out tops
Front pockets with stuff sticking out.

 

Jessy pulling out pillow
Jessy pulling out pillow.

 

Pillowpak can be used as a duffel, sling bag or as a backpack. If you don’t want to use the pillow compartment for your pillow, you have even more room for clothing or anything you might not want in the main compartment. When you are all done, Pillowpak rolls up and cinches down for easy, compact storage. “Simply roll and stow it and you’re ready to go.”

In addition to the main pack, the PIllowpak comes with several well thought of, useful accessories including; a Cubepak, a packing cube, a shoe bag, and a large utility bag.

 

Pillowpak Assesories - the cube pack, the utility bag, the shoe bag and the packing cube.
Pillowpak Assesories – the cube pack, the utility bag, the shoe bag and the packing cube.

 

For this trip, in the utility bag I packed my favorite blanket. It would also work perfect for extra protection for your pillow, as a laundry bag, or as a ball bag. In the shoe bag, I packed my trail runners. I really love this accessory. As an avid hiker, trail runner and lover of dirt, I’ve always struggled with finding the best spot to pack my dirty shoes when I travel. The shoe bag is such a convenient solution!

 

pink shoes in shoe bag unzipped
My pink shoes in shoe bag unzipped.

 

The Cubepak is a “stowable Pillowpak packing cube/ day pack.” The Cubepak is ultralightweight, machine washable and features modular strap design. This is the perfect accessory for a day shopping with friends, a day at the lake or out on the trail. I used my Cubepak for a few Colorado hiking essentials including my jacket, water bottle, snacks, trial guide, camera and a couple personal spiritual items I always take along.

 

Cubepak unzipped, pink jacket and bottle, green book
Cubepak unzipped, pink jacket and bottle, green book.

 

The packing cube organizer also comes in handy. It features two “quick clip” attach points. These can be used to attach to the main Pillowpak backpack and/or hanging from a tent roof for easy access. The packing cube is perfect for towels and larger personal care items that do not fit in the front pockets of the main bag. I used my packing cube for items such as sunscreen, after sun care, bug spray, and lotion. This is a versatile accessory that can be used for many travel essentials.

 

packing cube with bottles
The packing cube with bottles.

 

I must say, I was very impressed with the Pillowpak backpack and included accessories. This is a great product with intentional functionality and endless uses. “With a focus on functions, outdoor lifestyle and fashion, Pillowpak is the ultimate minimal, lightweight, washable and collapsible backpack.”

 

all four bags in front of the tent
All four bags in front of the tent.

 

Take a quick look at a 90-second video of this amazing product here:

 

 

Blogger, Reviewer and Multiple Contributor at | Website

Jessy is a 30 something, wife, mother, photographer, blogger, gear reviewer and avid nature lover. Nature, hiking and camping are her game! Jessy is blessed to call colorful Colorado and her beautiful Rocky Mountains home. Jessy lives just 45 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and spends as much of her free time in the park as she can. Frequently visiting the park for Sunday morning sunrise sessions that are truly breathtaking! Jessy is also a volunteer for the US Forest Service and conducts patrols of some of her favorite trails in the Indian and James Peak Wilderness areas.

Jessy believes deeply in and advocates for all the health, mental and physical, benefits that spending time in nature provides. There is more and more scientific, evidence-based, research supporting this. Jessy tries to share that with as many people as she can.

Through her honest and authentic writing on her Colorado Mountain Momma blog, accompanied by her nature photography, Dragonfly Colorado, Jessy aims to share how nature has been one of the, if not the most, powerful healing tools for her in overcoming her mental health struggles. By opening a very candid and personal door into her own journey and life experiences Jessy hopes to show others that they too can benefit from all nature has to offer. Jessy aims to guide others how to find a healthy balance between catering to life’s responsibilities and caring for one's self and one’s deep passions.

“Her religion is the Earth. The mountains, the air, the water, the fire and the soil are her sanctuary. They live in her as she lives in them.” -Colorado Mountain Momma, Jessy Shouse-

28 thoughts on “A Review of the Pillowpak

  • October 12, 2020 at 3:46 pm
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    Hello everyone! It’s been great seeing Jessy’s awesome review of the Pillowpak and collection, and as a small start up brand, we really value all of the feedback everyone has left in the comments section. We personally use our pillowpaks routinely for camping (just finished a month long camping trip with our 3 kids up to Glacier NP) and it is exciting to see others using them in similar fashion.

    While camping season may be slowing down as we head into fall, if anyone decides they just can’t wait to get their own, we set up a 20% discount code that that will be active for a few months:

    website: http://www.getpillowpak.com
    discount code: campingforwomen20

    Thank you, and good to see everyone appreciating the outdoors!
    Scott – Pillowpak’s Product Designer

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  • October 12, 2020 at 11:28 am
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    The best part about this are the multiple bags you get to stow your belongings. It is amazing to see how well it fits into that one single sack, making it a tad bit better than the regular knapsack. I will be keeping an eye out for this for sure. Very well demonstrated

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  • October 11, 2020 at 4:51 pm
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    This looks perfect backpack and we can organize things really well. I loved the different cubes which can be arranged as per our needs. I have always used cubes in my suitcase but never tried this kind of backpack. But Pillowpak really looks easy to use and organize things. For camping it looks very useful.

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  • October 10, 2020 at 10:24 am
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    Wow! This looks like the perfect pack to stay organized and fit everything in one! I had never heard of the Pillowpak before, but I will definitely look into it. I could use a new backpack, my is getting old and worn out. For this price it doesn’t sound like you could go wrong.

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  • October 10, 2020 at 2:27 am
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    This Pillowpak will be perfect for my next camping trip. I like how lightweight it is, and it has so many rooms for essentials. And how convenient to be able to bring your pillow in it. Packing is getting better and better.

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  • October 10, 2020 at 2:11 am
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    This sounds like a great way to travel and be organized. I hadn’t heard of this before and could really use it for when we go traveling and camping.

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  • October 7, 2020 at 11:30 am
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    I prefer to take some of my personal things on my travels and this definitely looks great to pack a lot of essentials. I love the fact that it comes with multiple layers and serves many purposes. Cubepak, a packing cube, a shoe bag, and a large utility bag – the accessories that come along with it make it all the more promising.

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  • October 6, 2020 at 9:21 pm
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    This sounds like a good all around carry-on bag. I love that it is lightweight but has lots of places to store things. Especially the spot for shoes! We too love our own pillows so this might answer the question of how to travel with them and keep them clean.

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  • October 6, 2020 at 5:11 pm
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    This is like a virtual tour for me, thank you for sharing. Due to this panademic, I have in home for the last 7 months.

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  • October 5, 2020 at 1:08 pm
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    That backpack looks a lot like my next weekend bag. I love that it comes with all those accessories, usually you would have to buy them on their own. I just wish they came with a compression bag for some of the largest things to pack, but other than that it looks great. I really want to try it on a few trips.

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  • October 5, 2020 at 10:19 am
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    We have not been camping in years!!! However what a good bit of kit this is to keep things dry and also to keep all your stuff organised xx

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  • October 5, 2020 at 6:31 am
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    It’s a useful multi-function bag for camping or traveling. So many stuff can pack inside and well-organized. Cool!

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  • October 5, 2020 at 6:20 am
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    I always love the top rolling zipper feature in back packs. They are super versatile from being super compact to being a large ruck-sack. I’ve been planning to get one as my current backpack has started to give up and Pillowpak looks like a good option. I like how it comes with included accessories. Shoe bag, utility bag & packing cube are well thought of additions.

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  • October 5, 2020 at 4:35 am
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    I’m gonna have to get this when I go camping! It sounds amazing.

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  • October 4, 2020 at 9:21 pm
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    This is just cool! When my girls are older and we can go camping again I am getting one or 3 of these!

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  • October 4, 2020 at 8:45 pm
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    I do not go camping much but if I did I would look into this. I like how versatile it is.

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  • October 3, 2020 at 11:21 pm
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    The pillowpak sounds perfect for my next camping trip! Packing cubes are so efficient. This bag looks like it will fit all of my family’s camping essentials. Thanks for sharing!

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  • October 3, 2020 at 7:38 am
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    I have never seen this bag before but I do love it from the sight. It seems like a great option to enjoy

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  • October 3, 2020 at 7:13 am
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    You share very useful stuff here. That the Pillowpak can be used as a duffel, sling bag or as a backpack, is amazing.

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  • October 3, 2020 at 6:15 am
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    The pillowpak has so much space! I’ve always wanted to go camping and could really use something like this since it’s soo lightweight. This would be perfect for fitting in a bunch of snacks too on top of your camping gear 🙂

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  • October 2, 2020 at 10:27 pm
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    This looks like a great option for those who are looking for new travel bags. We still travel with a hiking pack more often than not simply because I like it better than traditional luggage whenever possible – but this would be a happy medium between the two!

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  • October 2, 2020 at 8:03 pm
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    Man! Looks like you can fit a whole bunch of stuff in there which is perfect for any female!

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  • October 2, 2020 at 7:58 pm
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    Space for your own pillow…interesting. Great for not just camping but short travels too. I know some folks that take their own bedding to hotels. This would suit them well.

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  • October 2, 2020 at 6:45 pm
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    Wow you got a ton of stuff inside that backpack! This would be great for travel (we do carry on only).

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  • October 2, 2020 at 2:23 pm
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    This is awesome. quite handy and space saver. multi-use items in camping is a must. Great find!

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  • October 2, 2020 at 11:44 am
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    I agree that Pillowpak is a perfect idea for travel. It is lightweight, expandable, and multi-functional, so it’s ideal for a few days camping or trips. I love the idea that it has multiple compartments, and you can pack a lot of items.

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  • October 1, 2020 at 8:56 pm
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    I absolutely love finding unique bags and backpacks to try out on my trips and I’ve not come across the Pillowpak before! It’s great that it fits the packing cubes inside – I’ve just become aware of packing cubes and I think they’re great. It looks like a very sturdy bag as well which is fantastic if you’re in the outdoors.

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