Maybe a camping pillow may not be necessary but it for sure adds a new level of comfort and increases the quality of your sleep on your camping trips. Sure, you could use a rolled-up beach towel or sweatshirt, but do not be surprised if you wake up with a stiff neck. Camp pillows today are manufactured from the highest quality materials and fabrics. Choose between a foam-filled compressible pillow or an inflatable pillow with a soft brushed polyester cover.  Some people may think that a camping pillow is not worth the room it will take up to pack on your trip, however, camp pillows today are so compact that you will hardly notice they are there. Some even compress up small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.  Also, double-check if your sleeping bag or camping stretcher comes with built-in pillows. This may allow you to go without the additional purchase of a camp pillow, however, you may want one anyway for added support and comfort.