Ultralight Camp Accessories: Pillowcase, Electronics Case, and More

Quick answer

For lightweight backpackers, the Zpacks Padded Pillowcase improves sleep comfort, the Ultralight Electronics Case keeps tech organized, the Top Side Pocket adds external carry, and the Roll Top Closure Straps cinch down smaller loads.

Decision rules

• Need better sleep on trail?: Choose the Padded Pillowcase if you already use an inflatable pillow and want a soft, warm surface. It also works with a sit pad or stuff sack to raise the pillow height. Adds comfort without a separate pillow; requires an inflatable pillow base.
• Tired of tangled cables and lost chargers?: Pick the Ultralight Electronics Case when you carry a power bank, headlamp, and charging cables. The large pocket holds cords, and the four small pockets keep each device separate. Keeps electronics organized and accessible; adds minimal weight.
• Need more external storage for bulky gear?: Add the Top Side Pocket if you carry a cook pot, rain gear, or a water filter and want it within reach. The pocket leaves room behind it for trekking poles or an umbrella. Increases pack capacity without a bigger main bag; attaches to most Zpacks packs.
• Pack feels loose when it's not full?: Use the Roll Top Closure Straps to cinch the top down to the sides. This compresses the load and keeps the pack stable, especially on day hikes or short trips with light gear. Works with the standard roll-top closure; adds a few grams but improves load control.

Product facts

• Padded Pillowcase for Inflatable Pillow: Soft Octa fleece is comfortable against your face, and a few layers of synthetic insulation adds extra loft and cushion. This lets you upgrade sleep comfort without carrying a separate pillow, because the case works with your existing inflatable pillow and can even boost height using a sit pad.

  

• Ultralight Electronics Case: One side has a large pocket for cables and cords; the other side has four individual pockets for battery banks, headlamps, and charging adaptors. You can charge devices at camp without digging through your pack, and the separate pockets keep small items from scratching each other.

  

• Top Side Pocket: Modular Top Side Pockets allow you to carry extra gear on the outside while still accommodating taller items like trekking poles behind the pocket. They add quick-access storage for a cook pot or rain jacket without forcing you to open the main pack, and the external placement frees interior space.
• Roll Top Closure Straps: Detachable Roll Top Closure Straps let you cinch the roll top down to the sides of the backpack rather than simply clipping it together. They help stabilize a smaller load by compressing the pack body, reducing sway and keeping the contents from shifting during a hike.

Which accessories suit your trip?

Best for

• Thru-hikers who want to improve sleep quality without adding a separate pillow
• Weekend backpackers who carry electronics and value quick access
• Anyone using a Zpacks pack who needs extra external storage or better load compression

Not for

• Ultra-minimalists who sleep on a bare pad and charge devices only in town
• Hikers who already have a dedicated pillow or electronics pouch and don't want duplicates