The Sea to Summit Foam Core Pillow (2026) is the updated version of the Foam Core Pillow we reviewed before, and it’s our favourite of the new Sea to Summit pillows. It just really almost matches a home pillow, and it’s still pretty compact. Sea to Summit updated it in 2026 with new colours and a lighter build: the Large is now 210 g, against 300 g for the old one, and the old Deluxe size is now called XL. We’ve taken it on a few trips recently, in two sizes: the Large and the Regular.
What’s in the box
A foam and fibre pillow with a soft knit cover that rolls up and holds itself closed with a hook-and-loop strip, no stuff sack needed. We have the Large in Starfish and the Regular in Bombay Brown. It also comes in Aqua Sea, and in an XL size.
What we like
- Almost like a home pillow
- Great all-round pillow
- Still pretty compact
- Nice new colours
- Large and Regular sizes
What we don’t
- Regular is a little small
- No pocket any more
Quick Specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea to Summit |
| Model | 2026 |
| Material | Upcycled foam coreRecycled fillKnit cover |
| Colour options | StarfishBombay BrownAqua Sea |
| Weight | Regular 161 gLarge 215 g |
| Size | Regular 34 × 24 × 13 cmLarge 42 × 30 × 13 cmXL 56 × 36 × 16 cm |
| Sizes | RegularLargeXL |
Almost a home pillow
This is why it’s our favourite. With a foam core and soft fill under a knit cover, it really almost matches a pillow from home, with no air to bounce on and nothing to blow up. It’s a great all-round pillow for camp. The old version had a pocket, which we never really used, and the new one doesn’t have it any more.
Regular or Large?
The Regular is a little small for a full night’s sleep, so if your storage allows for it, we’d recommend the Large. Rolled up, both are still pretty compact: a hook-and-loop strip on the back holds the roll closed, and the Large weighed 215 g on our scale.
Colours and sizes
The 2026 Foam Core comes in three colours and three sizes. We tested the Large in Starfish and the Regular in Bombay Brown. 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 comfy air pillow we keep in the car; and the Aeros Ultralight is the pick for ultralight hiking.
This one Foam Core (2026) | Car pick Aeros Premium (2026) | Lightest Ultralight (2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Foam and fill | Air, memory foam top | Air |
| Packs | Rolls up | Stuff sack | Stuff sack |
| Best for | Home comfort | Car camping | Ultralight hiking |
| Weight | 215 g | 156 g | 84 g |
| Our score | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.0 |
Conclusion: Sea to Summit Foam Core Pillow (2026)Conclusion
The 2026 Foam Core is our favourite of the new Sea to Summit pillows: it almost matches a home pillow, it’s a great all-round pillow for camp, and it still rolls up pretty compact. We like the new colours too. The Regular is a little small, so take the Large if your storage allows, and the pocket of the old version is gone, which we didn’t miss.
The closest thing to a home pillow at camp, and our favourite of the new Sea to Summit pillows.
It’s a great all-round pillow that still rolls up compact. The Regular is a little small, though; take the Large if you can.
- Car campers
- 4WD tourers
- Van-lifers
Yes. The Large is $55, and it’s the closest thing to a home pillow we’ve had at camp, while still rolling up compact. The Regular is $45, but a little small.
