What Is a Holster Wedge?
A holster wedge is a foam or rubber pad that attaches to the back of an IWB holster, angling the grip into the body for better concealment and comfort. The Cloudster Pillow holster wedge uses adjustable shredded cooling gel memory foam with a breathable fabric cover, letting you customize thickness for all-day appendix or strong-side carry without hot spots or pressure points.
Cloudster Pillow Dark Holster Wedge
The Cloudster Pillow Dark Series IWB holster wedge offers premium comfort and sleek style across four sizes — Mini, Standard, Deluxe and now MONSTER — making it perfect for any holster setup. Crafted with a soft cotton-blend fabric, the Dark Series provides an all-day comfortable feel with breathability and durability. The Mini is ideal for narrow holsters and small attachments, the Standard fits most holsters from subcompacts to full-size, and the Deluxe accommodates larger holsters, light-bearing models, or wider setups. Whether you prioritize compact versatility, all-around usability, or maximum support, the Dark Series combines style, comfort, and performance to meet your needs.
Are Holster Pillows Better Than Foam Wedges for Concealed Carry?
For most appendix and IWB carriers, yes. The Cloudster Pillow is soft, adjustable-fill memory foam, so it cushions the holster edge that digs in while still tilting the grip in to stop printing. A firm foam wedge fixes printing but can add its own pressure point. A fixed foam wedge still makes sense if you just want a thin, set-and-forget spacer.
The Cloudster Pillow Dark is an adjustable holster pillow with a soft cotton-blend fabric cover. Here’s how this style of wedge compares to a typical fixed-foam wedge.
| Feature | Cloudster Pillow Dark | Typical Foam / Rubber Wedges |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Shredded cooling-gel memory foam | Solid foam or molded rubber |
| Adjustable fill | Yes — add or remove to dial in thickness | Typically fixed |
| Comfort surface | Soft cotton-blend fabric cover | Bare foam or rubber |
| Holster fit | Hook-and-loop Velcro mounts to any flat-back IWB or AIWB holster | Varies; many are adhesive-bonded |
| Size options | 4 sizes (Mini, Standard, Deluxe, Monster) | Typically 1 size |
What Carriers Say About the Cloudster Pillow
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jose G. — Charlotte, NC: “I’ve tried different wedges from Tier1, Vedder, etc and this pillow is the best by far. The others are hard and uncomfortable when you carry all day, and create pressure points. 10/10.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joe C. — Ranger, GA: “Just now changing to appendix carry after 30+ years of strong side carry and the Cloudster on my Tier1 holster has made the switch easy. Very good design, like the ability to adjust fill for comfort.”
FAQs
What makes the Cloudster Pillow the best holster wedge on the market?
We think the Cloudster Pillow is the best holster wedge you can buy, thanks to its adjustable shredded cooling gel memory foam, allowing users to fine-tune thickness for maximum comfort and concealment. It works with any body type, holster type, or carry position, reducing printing and discomfort.
How does a holster pillow compare to traditional foam wedges?
A traditional holster wedge is a solid piece of foam or molded rubber in a fixed shape and size. A holster pillow uses shredded cooling-gel memory foam inside a fabric cover, so you can add or remove fill to dial in the exact thickness for your body and your holster. The pillow also gives you a soft fabric surface against your skin instead of bare foam or rubber, and it attaches with hook-and-loop Velcro so you can reposition it on any flat-back IWB or AIWB holster.
Is the Cloudster Pillow comfortable for all-day carry?
Yes! Its customizable foam fill adapts to slim, athletic, or larger body frames, ensuring all-day comfort and optimal concealment for everyone.
Will the Cloudster Pillow fit all holster types?
Absolutely. It is compatible with IWB, AIWB, OWB, hybrid and sidecar holsters, thanks to its Velcro attachment system and flexible design.
Does it work in every carry position (appendix, 3 o’clock, 4 o’clock, etc.)?
Yes. The Cloudster Pillow is designed for appendix (AIWB), hip (3 o’clock), behind the back (4 o’clock) and cross-draw positions, enhancing comfort and concealment in every setup.
When is a holster pillow a better choice than a fixed-foam wedge?
Choose a holster pillow when you want to fine-tune thickness across different holsters or carry positions, when bare foam or rubber irritates your skin during long carry, or when a single fixed thickness has been too thick or too thin for your body. If your current wedge already feels right and you don’t need to keep adjusting it, a fixed-foam wedge can still work — the pillow’s main advantages are the ability to keep tuning the fill and a softer fabric surface against your skin.






























Fantastic product. I’ve tried a few wedges. This is the most comfortable of them all.
Keith, received my Cloudster standard pillow a few days before my Tenicor Certum 4 holster. Had been using another holster that came with the hard foam pad. Hard and undersized. Put the Cloudster on my new Tenicor as shown in your YouTube video and WOW! As advertised. Have carried all day past 4 days. Sit, stand, tie my shoes, don’t feel it anymore. Will be purchasing another one for a Certum Lux. Here are some pics with my G19. That pillow completely hides the grip. My G26 can’t be seen. Thanks!
Hey Keith! Here’s the standard size on my p365 xMacro. I love how easy it is to adjust the filling to make it as comfortable as possible. Very nice material also. So far highly recommend over a generic wedge!
Just received and started wearing the Cloudster. Amazing! FAR more comfortable than anything I’ve tried before. Thansk!
Your pillows have made appendix carry tolerable and has helped dramatically with printing. Drove hours with it today. Sat in an office chair for a few hours and did a lot of walking for some bids. Thanks Keith
I have a nickname for it… pecker pillow
Pillow is perfect. Nice to be able to adjust the fill.
Keith seems like a really awesome guy. I wasn’t sure which size I would rock the most so I got the bundle. I’ve had them for several months now and wearing the monster with all my carry setups. When I tell you it is the most comfortable wedge out there it is. I stuff if as much as I need to. It is pillow soft as can be and I forget its even there. Appendix carry for a big guy has never been more comfortable. Its one of the only reasons I am able to appendix carry 100% with these. I love it. I have yet to wash it lol. Probably should do that. The bundle comes with plenty of filler and double loop adhesive. I am more than satisfied and it is essential for my carry.
The pillow worked like a charm, it solved the major hotspot issues with one of my holsters, I plan to buy some more in the near future for my other holsters as I want each holster to have their own pillow with different levels of filling. The one I currently have set up didn’t need any adjustment on filling.
By far the most comfortable wedge I’ve used in concealed carry.
It’s been a game changer for comfort and concealment. No other wedge has eliminated hotspots quite like these pillows. I think they’re great! I also appreciate the added benefit, for the striker fired gun, of tilting the muzzle away from my body so it’s not flagging me.
So after months of using the cloudster pillow. I have determined it is super comfortable. I did buy the bundle with numerous sizes. The deluxe i belies is the size i use all the time. The other two are pointless lol. You have a great product. I shouldve order 3 deluxes 🤣, but great job.
I have had it about a day, so I’ve been tinkering with the padding inside to get the appropriate thickness for my tier 1 axis elite holster. Your videos were extremely helpful and I love the ability to change the area as well as the thickness of this wedge/pillow! It has definitely helped with comfort and while I didn’t have any printing issues with my p365 macro, it did improve this as well. It arrived quickly and for the price, it’s an amazing value compared to other wedges I’ve used! I would recommend this for anyone having discomfort while conceal carrying, it simply works!
It has been working great over the last few weeks. Significantly improved comfort for daily carry. 5/5
Must have for iwb carry. New gun check, new holster check, red dot check, cloudster pillow. Check.
Using the cloudster pillow makes all day carry feel comfortable and allows my holster to ride iwb with ease. It took a little adjustment to get it to sit right where I wanted it to, but once I found the sweet spot it makes a world of difference. It also helps out with turning your pistol into your body for better concealment. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to carry all day
The Cloudster pillow is the most comfortable wedge type attachment that I’ve ever bought.
It’s the most comfortable material and foam and it’s super adjustable. That’s what everybody needs to carry all day.
BUY THIS don’t waste your money on other wedges.
I am using the deluxe pillow with a BraDeC holster and a PHLster enigma. Before the Cloudster pillow I was getting a hot spot or a sore spot on my inner thigh from the bottom of the holster carrying apendix. I used the larger deluxe pillow turned sideways and allowing it to hang off the bottom of the holster. This make this setup comfortable for all day use. Great product.
My first standard was really good. Purchased a second mini and some of the stitching came undone on the Velcro pretty quick. But overall the comfort of these really helps all day carry.
Sorry about that Michael, I warranty these for life and I already sent you out a replacement with tracking. No need to send the other pillow back.
Custom LTT Beretta PX4 9mm with AIWB Henry Holster. Love your product & it makes carrying a full size so much more pleasurable & able to carry all day with no issues.
I had no prior experience with EDC wedges despite concealed carry for years. I set up a Hellcat with attached light in a SwapRig holster and a M&P 40 Shield in a simple leather holster both for appendix carry. After a little trial and error I used the maximum amount of fill for both comfort and to minimize printing. I am impressed by the simple ingenuity of this product being able to modify the wedge effect simply by adjusting the amount of fill in the nylon pouch. Very comfortable in several hours of use at a time. Will definitely recommend to my friends and buy again.