If you've ever woken up in a tent wondering why your neck feels like it went 12 rounds with a stuff sack, the EXPED REM Pillow is here to help. This ergonomically shaped camping pillow combines an inflatable air core with a upcycled foam chip topper – offcuts salvaged from EXPED's mat production – for a sleep surface that's noticeably softer and more supportive than standard camp pillows. The 3D design suits side, back and stomach sleepers, and height is adjustable simply by releasing air via the FlatValve. Fabric eyelets let you clip it directly to your sleeping mat so it stays put through the night. The pillowcase is removable and washable – because even your pillow deserves a fresh start sometimes.
| Size | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| M | 38 × 25 × 13cm | 125g |
| L | 49 × 26 × 15cm | 185g |
The Exped story started in the early 1980s, in a basic log cabin deep in the Canadian wilderness. That might seem strange for a brand that is Swiss through and through. But it starts to make sense when you hear founders Heidi and Andi Brun talk about their wanderlust as young, twenty-something dreamers.
They built the cabin with their own hands and survived through the harsh winter by learning essential outdoor skills. Day-to-day existence relied on what nature provided – teaching them to live sustainably and with minimal impact. It also demonstrated clearly and simply that the most valuable thing to take into the great outdoors is knowledge, not equipment.
Their fledgling company started out as a distributor, bringing iconic outdoor brands to Switzerland. But soon, they became dissatisfied with other companies’ products. They felt they could do things better. So, they did, transitioning from distributor to manufacturer in 1997. What followed was a slew of pioneering products, from robust backpacking tents to down-filled sleeping mats. Generations on, many of those products are still part of the current Exped range – more refined, yet still built to work in the wild.
