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MLD Pillow X . . . Anybody use/tried one?

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Jan 8, 2014 at 7:59 pm #1311921

Brian Johns
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@bcutlerj
Locale: NorCal

I'm curious. I have an old Kooka Bay pillow that came with a winter inflatable I have, but I really like the looks of the X for being an inflatable that offers a little nesting/sinking for the head or face. So, do you have or use one? Has anyone told you they love or hate it? Thanks in advance for the help. Difficult to research beyond Ron's page at the MLD site here: http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=207

Jan 8, 2014 at 8:29 pm #2061757

Jay Wilkerson
BPL Member

@creachen
Locale: East Bay

Brian, I just got one from GofastandLight.com here in the Bay Area. I should get it in a few days.

Jan 8, 2014 at 9:26 pm #2061771

Brian Johns
BPL Member

@bcutlerj
Locale: NorCal

Jay, Thanks. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Brian

Jan 9, 2014 at 12:44 am #2061801

Jason G
BPL Member

@jasong
Locale: iceberg lake

These are made by klymit and I actually just sold one in gear swap.

I didnt sleep a full night on it.. just tried it out on the floor. it was ok. It cradled the head nicely. only reason I sold it cus it didn't have tabs, like my exped ul pillow, to strap to my pad.

Jan 9, 2014 at 11:50 am #2061913

Dan @ Durston Gear
BPL Member

@dandydan
Locale: Canadian Rockies

FWIW, this pillow is also part of Klymit's new O Zone pad:
http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products-1/sleeping-pads/inertia-o-zone.html

Jan 9, 2014 at 12:43 pm #2061926

Sara C
BPL Member

@saracr
Locale: SE Missouri and NW Arkansas

I like it a lot better than other inflatables I've tried, including the Montbell pillow. My head stays on it and it doesn't feel "bouncy".

Jan 10, 2014 at 8:58 am #2062170

david
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@davidvcd

How are they compared to the exped pillows ? They are my favorites so far but I don't neet the tab attachments. I only sleep on my back.

Jan 10, 2014 at 12:25 pm #2062244

Patrick Baker
BPL Member

@f1prb22

I slept in mine last night in the bed, along with my regular pillows, and it was OK, no issues, and it seems as though the X design may pan out as an improvement over the 1.7oz "wine bag pillow" I am using. I also got mine at GofastandLight.com for a good intro price. Although its box is labeled 1.9oz, it was 2oz out of the box, and 2.1oz this morning after inflation, or 59 grams if I recall correctly.

Jan 12, 2014 at 11:54 pm #2062916

David White
BPL Member

@davidw
Locale: Midwest

Does the polyester have a "plasticy" feel next to the skin? The design and weight look great IF I don't have to add a cotton pillow case to make it useable.

Jan 13, 2014 at 3:01 pm #2063065

Scott Hayden
BPL Member

@spiffyguy

I would like to know how it compares to an Exped UL. I was thinking about getting one but saw the X pillow. Decisions lol

Jan 13, 2014 at 5:50 pm #2063111

Aaron D
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@ardavis324-2-2-2

Got mine in mail today. I'd say it feels surprisingly silky, not as plasticky as I imagined. Feels really comfy when back sleeping, however a little thin if side sleeping. I'm a side sleeper so I plan on putting something under it for an inch or two more height.

Aug 25, 2014 at 8:25 pm #2130335

Katherine .
BPL Member

@katherine
Locale: pdx

i'm considering this pillow. Any more experience with it? Particularly side sleepers.

Aug 25, 2014 at 8:35 pm #2130338

Aaron D
Spectator

@ardavis324-2-2-2

I've used it about 10 nights now. Side sleeper 90% of the time. If my pillow at home is a 10, i'd rate this a 6 if used by itself. It's not quite thick enough to put my head/neck at a comfortable angle. The fabric isn't that cozy against the skin all night either. It was much better with my down jacket wrapped around it. I do still like that you can nestle your head in it so that there is no pressure on your ear. It's better than other options, especially considering the weight. I plan on continuing to use it.
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