REASONS TO BUY
Very affordable
Simple
Decent quality material
Good loft
Stays cool
Soft
REASONS TO AVOID
Cannot be adjusted
Larger packed size
Heavier
Teton Sports Pillow Review
Simplicity and affordability at its finest — this basic but comfortable pillow helped us achieve a good night's sleep
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By Jason Wanlass ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ October 23, 2025
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Our Verdict
The Teton Sports Pillow is very basic and inexpensive, but pretty good comfort for the price. We think it's an ideal choice for campers looking to save money who don't need the latest features or the lightest pillow. Best for kids or small-framed adults, the Teton offers a surprising amount of loft that doesn't easily compress during the night. Its accommodating cushion makes it ideal for back and stomach sleepers, but it can also work for younger side-snoozers. The soft flannel cover is a nice touch, but it does tend to slip when moving around.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Teton's greatest standout feature is the extra stuffing, which makes this plush pillow a bit more comfortable.
The Teton provides great cushion.
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Comfort
The Teton does a good job at cradling the head, staying cool, and maintaining its overall loft.
The brushed polyester flannel pillowcase feels smooth and soft against the skin. It also stays reasonably cool during the night—something we really liked. The Teton's total surface area is 12 inches wide by 18 inches long, so there's enough real estate for the average noggin to find a place to nest. Overall, we liked the feel of this pillow's SuperLoft Elite 4-Channel Hollow Fiber (polyester), which really holds its own. It's super soft, but also pushes back just enough to keep its cushion. Although this pillow could be sufficient for anyone, we feel it is particularly suitable for kids or smaller-framed adults, as it has a thickness of only 4 inches and may not be ideal for larger-framed side sleepers.
For such a basic pillow, the Teton has a decent amount of loft and comfortable fabrics, which translates into reasonable comfort.
Weight
The Teton Sports Pillow doesn't scream high-tech. As a result, its basic materials tend to weigh a little more than those of pricier weight-saving pillows.
The Teton weighs in at right around 10 ounces, placing it right in the middle ground of our list for weight. We would caution backpackers from using this, as the Teton is both heavy for a camping pillow and would probably cause some backpack muffin topping, but for the average camper who just wants a good buy, this pillow's added ounces are a non-issue.
The Teton weighs in at 10 ounces, which is on the heavier side and not ideal for backpacking.
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Packability
The Teton has a generous polyester-fill core that is fairly dense. When compared against the ultra-light inflatables in our grouping, the Sports Pillow has a much bigger packed size. In fact, it's one of the largest of the whole bunch (4.5 L). It's about the same diameter as a roll of paper towels, but an inch or two shorter. This doesn't make it ideal for backcountry pursuits; however, it could still work if you can find room in your pack. As for any other types of basic camping, this pillow is still compact enough to throw in the truck, camper, van, or RV.
Comparing our Teton to a roll of paper towels. It doesn't have the smallest packed size of the bunch, but its design doesn't really call for one either.
Support
The Sports Pillow has enough push back to make it somewhat supportive. For back and stomach sleepers, the Teton easily provides needed support. It has just the right amount of density to support the head and neck in these positions. However, we didn't feel the same when it came to sleeping on our sides. Most of our adult side-sleepers were forced to MacGyver an extra lift in order to achieve the angles they needed for decent sleeping—like placing extra clothes, gear, or a duffel under the pillow end of their sleeping pad or bag.
Assessing all of the sleeping patterns. The Teton performs decently, but it doesn't have enough loft for larger side-sleepers.
Ease of Use
Virtually no setup is required with the Teton Sports Pillow. Simply remove it from its bag, and voila, it's ready to go. We loved the responsiveness of this pillow's polyester fill. It springs open and provides instant cushion in seconds. Placing the Teton in its stuff sack is just as easy. Another thing we love is this pillow's removable pillow case, which allows for quick wash and dry whenever it's needed. The only thing we didn't like about the Teton is that it doesn't have a lot of grab. The polyester flannel is soft and silky, which feels good against the face, but tends to slide around at night on most sleeping bags.
This pillow is one of the easiest of the bunch to set up and pack away.
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Should You Buy the Teton Sports Pillow?
If you simply want a good value for comfortable, plush car camping, this pillow's for you. During our years of testing camping pillows, we've seen our share of rip-offs, and we don't feel the Teton Sports Pillow falls into this category. Likewise, you will get what you pay for, and in our opinion, maybe even a little more. This pillow is basic but solid, and it's perfect for kids, families, thrift-shoppers, and the like, who simply want a decent camp pillow without having to spend a lot. This pillow will appeal to nearly any outdoor enthusiast who doesn't need the latest gizmo; however, a limited price does equate to limited overall experience.
Showing the collapsibility of the Teton. The fill is decent, but it does give into extreme pressure.
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What Other Camping Pillows Should You Consider?
The Wise Owl Outfitters Memory Foam offers a little more comfort and support than the Teton, but it's also heavier, larger, and more expensive.
We also love the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Cinch. It falls into the middle of the pack with the Teton, but is more expensive and offers better packability and weighs slightly less.
If you want to have ultimate control over your pillow, the Rumpl Stuffable Fleece is basically a padded pillowcase. It's loft is created by your extra clothing, socks, or jackets.
If you're interested in a pillow with straps that will hold onto your sleeping pad while you toss and turn at night, the Hikenture pillow stayed put all night long while we slept and has decent loft. That said, it's not as efficient to stow away, and we found the port regularly rubbed up against our face while sleeping, which was slightly uncomfortable.
Budget-minded car campers will be psyched on the Teton camp pillow.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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