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Choose Trekology ALUFT 2.0 if you want a simple inflatable pillow with a detachable mat strap. Consider the current Sea to Summit Aeros Premium if its softer padded surface and PillowLock compatibility suit your sleeping setup. The most useful comparison is how each feels at your preferred height, not which name sounds more comfortable.
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Identify the pillow generation
This guide compares ALUFT 2.0 with the current Aeros Premium Regular. Sea to Summit now describes a memory-foam layer beneath its stretch-knit surface. Older Aeros Premium listings may show a different construction, so match the version before applying that description.
| Feature | ALUFT 2.0 | Current Aeros Premium Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Adjustable air bladder | Air bladder with padded contact surface |
| Mat attachment | Detachable strap and grip dots | PillowLock on compatible mats |
| Approximate inflated dimensions | 41 × 30 × 10cm | 34 × 24 × 11cm |
| Best comparison point | Shape and strap fit | Surface feel and compatible attachment |
Check the height with your mattress
Inflate the pillow, lie on your normal sleeping mat and adjust the pressure. A pillow that feels right on a carpet may sit differently when your shoulders sink into an inflatable mattress.
Try your usual side, back or front position rather than choosing from a universal “all sleepers” claim. You need a comfortable relationship between head, shoulders and the sleeping surface. A maximum inflated height is only a starting point because pressure changes the loaded shape.
Look at what keeps it in place
ALUFT 2.0’s strap needs to fit around your mat without pulling the pillow into an awkward position. Check the width and shape of the mat before relying on it. Grip dots may help, but do not guarantee that the pillow stays put on every fabric.
Aeros Premium’s PillowLock works as part of a compatible attachment arrangement. Check the instructions for your mat and pillow rather than assuming any inflatable mattress has the required system. Do not improvise adhesive patches on a surface without checking suitability.
Consider the sleeping-bag hood
A broad pillow may be comfortable outside a sleeping bag but crowded inside a narrow hood. Check the opening with the pillow at your chosen inflation level. Sea to Summit offers several Aeros sizes; the Regular dimensions here do not describe Large or X Large.
For easy cleaning, follow the model’s care instructions and consider a suitable removable cover. Do not assume that a fabric-covered inflatable pillow can go through a washing machine.
Which should you buy?
View the Trekology ALUFT 2.0 on Amazon UK for the strapped inflatable option. Use Sea to Summit’s current specification to identify the Aeros Premium version when comparing sellers.
Choose the one that stays comfortable on your actual mat at a sensible pressure. If possible, test the shape in person; neither price nor a few grams can predict whether a pillow suits your sleeping position.
Continue with our camping mattress guide.
Reviewed 10 September 2026. This guide is based on published specifications and guidance.