HEST Launches HEST X Chris Benchetler Limited Edition Pillow, Donates Proceeds to Benchetler Fasani Foundation

November 3, 2022

10 percent of sales from the HEST X Benchetler Camp Pillow will go back to support the Benchetler Fasani Foundation.

SEATTLE (November 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to bring the comfort of homes to the outdoors, is pleased to unveil its first design in an on-going, limited-edition series: HEST X. The series is launching with a HEST Camp Pillow design done by skier, artist, and HEST Dream Team ambassador Chris Benchetler. Inspired by his roots, the mountains, and the coast, this design is meant to connect people to the natural world.

In addition, 10 percent of all sales from this inaugural collaboration will go to support the Benchetler Fasani Foundation – whose mission is to provide a meaningful connection to the outdoors for those who have suffered loss or hardship, by experiencing the healing properties found only in nature. The foundation recently launched in response to professional snowboarder and Benchetler’s wife Kimmy Fasani and her Breast Cancer journey.

“We created the HEST Pillow to be the last travel pillow anyone will ever need: it’s portable, personal, and comfortable. We are stoked to now collaborate with artists and athletes from our very own Dream Team and introduce the first in the HEST X series, the HEST X – Chris Benchetler Pillow. These dreamy limited-edition designs celebrate the beauty of collaboration and connection with the outdoors, ourselves, and those we share it with,” said Aaron Ambuske, founder of HEST. “Chris and Kimmy are like family to HEST, and we hope to help raise awareness of the Benchetler Fasani Foundation for those who can benefit from the healing impact of the outdoors.”

Benchetler is invested in HEST as a co-owner and was the first to join the brand’s ambassador team, the HEST Dream Team. Benchetler is well known for being a professional freeskier, artist, and filmmaker as well as for adventures with his family in their Sprinter Van, the Stealthy Marmot.

“My art and designs have always been an extension of my experiences on this planet, and that creative process has been an essential part of my exploration toward enlightenment,” said Bechetler. “Stoked to team up with HEST on this project and grateful to bring it all full circle with support for the Benchetler Fasani Foundation so we can help others heal through nature”

The pillow is available in limited quantities to purchase now at hest.com.

To learn more about Chris and the HEST Dream Team, visit: https://hest.com/pages/hest-dream-team

About HEST

HEST brings the comforts of home to the great outdoors by producing premium sleep products that build community around camping. HEST develops and delivers high-performance, low-maintenance solutions for camping and travel. HEST was founded in 2019 by outdoor industry product and engineer Aaron Ambuske who was looking for a better night’s sleep when spending nights outdoors. Today, HEST is committed to building a line of products that takes all the best things from our beds at home into portable, adventure-ready forms. HEST revels in the idea of enabling more people to get outdoors and enjoy all that they have to offer, especially after a good night’s sleep.

Learn more about HEST at www.hest.com.

About Benchetler Fasani Foundation

After experiencing their own hardships and losses due to cancer, pro skier Chris Benchetler and his wife and pro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani created the Benchetler Fasani Foundation in order to utilize their unique position in the community to help others heal. The foundation will provide a meaningful connection to the outdoors for those who have suffered loss or hardship, by offering experiences and the healing properties only found in nature. For more information, visit bf-foundation.org or @thebffoundation on Instagram.