The Phlster Enigma Holster & Cloudster Pillow: The Ultimate Concealment System

If you’re serious about deep concealment, you’ve almost certainly heard of the Phlster Enigma holster system. It’s a revolutionary product that has changed the game for concealed carry. It’s not just a holster; it’s a “chassis” that lets you carry a firearm completely independent of your belt or clothing. This means you can finally carry effectively in gym shorts, scrubs, dresses, or sweatpants.

The Enigma is a masterpiece of concealment. But for all its advantages, many users find it has one big learning curve: comfort.

The Phlster Enigma Holster system works by holding a hard Kydex holster shell against your body with a dedicated belt. This can mean a flat, rigid piece of Kydex is pressing against your pelvic bone or groin all day. This is where the Cloudster Pillow comes in. Adding this one simple accessory can “hack” your Enigma, turning a great concealment system into a truly perfect, all-day comfort system.

The “Enigma Problem”: Why Even a Great System Needs a Comfort Upgrade

The Phlster Enigma holster is brilliant. It uses a flexible faceplate and its own belt system to give you a stable, deep-concealment platform. The problem isn’t the Enigma itself, but what it holds. It’s designed to hold a standard Kydex holster.

This creates a few common comfort challenges:

1. Hotspots: The hard, flat shell of the holster is pressed directly against the curved, bony areas of your pelvis. This can create painful pressure points, or “hotspots,” after just a few hours.
2. Muzzle Poke: The bottom of the holster, where the muzzle is, can poke or dig into your groin or upper leg, especially when you sit down, bend over, or drive.
3. Grip Tilt: While the Enigma does a great job of concealment, some body types may still experience the grip of the firearm tilting forward, creating a slight print under a shirt.

Traditionally, people tried to fix this with a simple foam wedge. But a hard, sweaty foam block is a poor solution for a high-performance system designed to be worn against your skin.

How the Cloudster Pillow Unlocks the Phlster Enigma Holster’s Full Potential

The Cloudster Pillow isn’t a replacement for any part of the Enigma; it’s the final, essential accessory that completes it. It’s designed to solve all three of the “Enigma problems” at once.

Solves the Comfort Problem (The “Pillow” Part)

This is the most immediate upgrade you’ll feel. Instead of hard Kydex, your body now rests against a soft, plush cushion. The Cloudster Pillow uses a-shredded, cooling-gel memory foam filling. This is key. It’s not a rigid foam block. It’s an IWB holster pillow that is soft and pliable, so it conforms to your body’s exact shape.

The hard edges of the holster disappear. The pressure is spread out over a wide, soft surface. The result is that the “hotspots” are completely eliminated.

Solves the Concealment Problem (The “Wedge” Part)

The Cloudster Pillow also functions as a high-performance AIWB wedge. Because it’s a pillow, it provides a gentle, angled “push” at the bottom of the holster. This acts like a lever, tilting the grip of the firearm flat against your body.

This simple action makes the gun’s grip vanish, even under a thin t-shirt. It perfects the concealment that the Enigma is famous for, stopping that “grip tilt” for good.

Solves the “Sweat” Problem (The “Materials” Part)

Let’s be honest: The Phlster Enigma Holster is worn tight and close to the skin. It can get sweaty. A traditional foam wedge is like a kitchen sponge—it soaks up sweat, gets hot, and can start to smell.

The Cloudster Pillow is built for this.

• Cooling Gel Foam: The filling is infused with gel to help pull heat away from your body.
• Bamboo Cover: The cover is made from a soft, breathable, moisture-wicking bamboo fabric. It feels like a piece of high-end clothing, not a piece of gear.
• Machine Washable: This is a huge win for hygiene. You can unzip the cover, remove the filling, and toss the cover in the laundry with your clothes. Your gear stays fresh and clean.

How to Install Your Cloudster Pillow on a Phlster Enigma Holster

This is the easiest upgrade you’ll ever make. A common mistake is thinking the pillow attaches to the Enigma’s fabric belt. It doesn’t. It attaches directly to your Kydex holster shell.

1. Safety First: Unload your firearm and set all ammunition aside. Remove your Kydex holster from the Enigma chassis.
2. Prep the Holster: Find the spot on the body side of your holster where you want to add the cushion, usually near the bottom (muzzle end). Clean this spot thoroughly with the included alcohol wipe. This removes any oils and ensures a strong bond.
3. Attach the Loop Fastener: Let the alcohol dry. Then, peel the backing off the soft “loop” Velcro square and press it firmly onto the clean spot. Hold it for 30-60 seconds.
4. Attach the Pillow: The Cloudster Pillow has the “hook” (scratchy) Velcro on it. Simply press it onto the loop fastener you just attached.
5. Re-install and Test: Put your holster back into the Phlster Enigma holster chassis. Put the whole system on. Now, test it. Sit down. Bend over. Get in your car. See how it feels.
6. Fine-Tune the Filling: This is the most important step. Is the pillow too thick? Unzip it and pull out a small pinch of the foam filling. Not thick enough to tuck the grip? Add some filling. This ability to get a perfect, custom fit is what makes it the ultimate appendix carry pillow for a custom system.

Why Not Just Use a Foam Wedge?

You could. But why pair a $100+ high-tech concealment system with a $10 piece of sweaty foam? A rigid foam block is non-adjustable and can create new pressure points. Other pillow systems, like the mastermind tactics holster wedge, were a good step up from foam, but the Cloudster’s total adjustability and ultra-soft, washable bamboo cover are designed specifically for next-to-skin comfort.

When you combine the deep-concealment power of the Phlster Enigma holster with the custom-fit comfort of the Cloudster Pillow, you create a system you can truly wear all day, in any clothing, and forget it’s even there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does the Cloudster Pillow attach to the Enigma belt?

No, it attaches directly to the Kydex holster shell that your Enigma is holding. It uses the included hook-and-loop fastener.

2. Will this pillow make my Phlster Enigma Holster system too bulky?

No. Because the pillow is soft, it compresses and conforms to your body.9 It fills in the empty space, making it feel much slimmer and more comfortable than a hard, rigid foam block of the same size.

3. Can I wash the Cloudster Pillow?

Yes. The bamboo cover has a zipper. You can easily remove the inner foam and machine-wash the cover to keep it fresh and hygienic.

4. Will this work with the Enigma Express and other models?

Yes. The Cloudster Pillow will work with any Enigma model (Standard, Express, OS, etc.) because it attaches to the holster shell, not the Enigma chassis itself. There are multiple 5 star customers reviews stating the Cloudster Pillow paired with a Phlster Enigma Holster is the optimal setup. 

5. Why is this better than a standard foam wedge?

It’s an upgrade in every way: comfort (soft pillow vs. rigid foam), adjustability (removable filling vs. one-size), and hygiene (washable cover vs. a sweaty, non-washable block).