The Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow (2026) is the updated version of the Aeros Ultralight we reviewed before, and it’s a real upgrade. Sea to Summit updated it in 2026 with nicer, recycled fabric and a new mini Xpress valve that works really well: just a few pumps and it’s basically inflated. We’ve taken it on a few trips recently. We tested the Large, which weighed 84 g packed on our scale and cost $65.
What’s in the box
An inflatable pillow in size Large and the colour Moonstruck with curved baffles, a mini Xpress valve, a stuff sack and PillowLock patches to stick to your sleeping mat. The fabric is made of 100% recycled yarn. It also comes in Beluga, Aqua Sea and Turkish Tile, and in a smaller Regular size.
What we like
- Real upgrade on the old one
- Nicer fabric, recycled yarn
- Valve fills it in a few pumps
- Light at 84 g packed
- PillowLock patches included
What we don’t
- Less comfy than the Premium
- Still an air pillow
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea to Summit |
| Model | 2026 |
| Material | Recycled polyester knitTPU bladder |
| Colour options | MoonstruckBelugaAqua SeaTurkish Tile |
| Weight | 84 g |
| Size | Regular 34 × 26 × 11 cmLarge 45 × 31 × 12 cm |
| Sizes | RegularLarge |
| Valve | Mini Xpress |
| Features | PillowLock patches |
| Included | Stuff sack |
The new valve and fabric
The two big changes are the valve and the fabric. The mini Xpress valve sits flat on the back: a few breaths and the pillow is basically full, and opening it lets the air out quickly when you pack up. The fabric is a little nicer than on the old Ultralight, soft against your face rather than slippery.
Comfort and packing
Blown up, the curved baffles cradle your head, and you can let out a little air to make it softer. It’s comfortable for an air pillow, but as car campers we prefer the Premium with its memory foam top. Packed, it’s a small sack that fits in your hand, so it’s the one to take when every gram counts.
Colours and sizes
The 2026 Aeros Ultralight comes in four colours and two sizes. We tested the Large in Moonstruck; the Regular is smaller and lighter. Prices are the RRP.
Comparing the 2026 Sea to Summit pillows2026 pillows compared
We tested three of the new 2026 Sea to Summit pillows. The Foam Core is our favourite, the closest to a pillow from home; the Aeros Premium is the one we keep in the car; and the Ultralight is the pick for hiking.
This one Ultralight (2026) | Car pick Aeros Premium (2026) | Favourite Foam Core (2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Air | Air, memory foam top | Foam and fill |
| Packs | Stuff sack | Stuff sack | Rolls up |
| Best for | Ultralight hiking | Car camping | Home comfort |
| Weight | 84 g | 156 g | 215 g |
| Our score | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.5 |
Conclusion: Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow (2026)Conclusion
The 2026 Aeros Ultralight is a real upgrade on the old one: nicer, recycled fabric and a mini Xpress valve that fills it in a few pumps, in a pack that weighs 84 g. It’s comfortable for an air pillow, and if you’re an ultralight hiker, it’s the one to go for. If you car camp like us, the Premium’s memory foam top is a little more comfortable.
A real upgrade on the old Ultralight, and the one for hikers.
The fabric is nicer, the new valve fills it in a few pumps, and it packs to 84 g. In the car, the Premium is comfier.
- Hikers
- Backpackers
- Ultralight
For hiking, yes. I paid $65 for the Large, and it’s a real upgrade on the old one: nicer fabric and a valve that fills it in a few pumps. Car campers will be comfier on the Premium.
