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WALL STREET JOURNAL "It makes 11 hours in a 17-inch-wide seat more bearable"
BOSTON GLOBE "a nice way to nap" "it lived up to its name"
USA TODAY "just begs you to snuggle up and take a nap"
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER "Best Travel Pillows" "two thumbs up"
MSNBC "size-wise or price-wise, small is beautiful" "offers a different approach to airborne slumber"
VAGABLOND "My new travel BFF" " I could just kiss (the inventor) for designing this snazzy little guy"
CHICAGO TRIBUNE "The tether works, and the long, curved design of the pillow gives a delicious sense of snuggling up with one of those full-body bed pillows"
CRUNCH GEAR "it works as advertised" "I was the only one waking up from my naps without a cramped neck"
CURVE MAGAZINE "the best travel pillow out there thanks to its ergonomic shape"
PEOPLE MAGAZINE "much more comfortable than those horseshoe pillows"
HAPPILY TRAVELING "I slept like a well fed baby. I highly recommend it. No more stiff mangled necks here!"
GEAR DIARY "I recommend this pillow over the stuffed horseshoe ones"
GO EUROPE/ABOUT-COM "More stable than other neck pillows"
HIP COMPASS "the most comfortable travel pillow I have ever used"
LOS ANGELES TIMES "long flights can be a little more comfy with these compact travel pillows"
BOSTON GLOBE "a nice way to nap" "it lived up to its name"
USA TODAY "just begs you to snuggle up and take a nap"
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER "Best Travel Pillows" "two thumbs up"
MSNBC "size-wise or price-wise, small is beautiful" "offers a different approach to airborne slumber"
VAGABLOND "My new travel BFF" " I could just kiss (the inventor) for designing this snazzy little guy"
CHICAGO TRIBUNE "The tether works, and the long, curved design of the pillow gives a delicious sense of snuggling up with one of those full-body bed pillows"
CRUNCH GEAR "it works as advertised" "I was the only one waking up from my naps without a cramped neck"
CURVE MAGAZINE "the best travel pillow out there thanks to its ergonomic shape"
PEOPLE MAGAZINE "much more comfortable than those horseshoe pillows"
HAPPILY TRAVELING "I slept like a well fed baby. I highly recommend it. No more stiff mangled necks here!"
GEAR DIARY "I recommend this pillow over the stuffed horseshoe ones"
GO EUROPE/ABOUT-COM "More stable than other neck pillows"
HIP COMPASS "the most comfortable travel pillow I have ever used"
LOS ANGELES TIMES "long flights can be a little more comfy with these compact travel pillows"
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1,080 of 1,085 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Navy|Amazon Verified Purchase
My wife and I bought two of these for plane travel based on the glowing reviews. The concept was pretty compelling, and I have to say that the pillow works almost as well as advertised.
***UPDATE***
This product deserves a minimum of 4 stars. My original review failed to take into account some additional ways to use the pillow effectively.
First off, the excellent:
1. The pillow is very easy to inflate, and only takes 3-4 puffs of air depending on your lungs. It is also very easy to deflate, rolls up, and takes up a minimum of space in your carry on bag.
2. The pillow is comfortable enough for an inflatable. It is covered in a soft faux velvet that doesn't irritate the skin or cause discomfort due to pressure points. You can make it even more comfortable with a small cotton pillow or even by putting a cotton pillow case over it, if you prefer that.
3. When it used properly it will support your head and neck very well and will allow you to sleep on an airplane, car, or even sitting in the airport lobby.
4. The 'arm' of the pillow resting along your chest and mid section is very comfortable. I found it soothing since I tend to sleep holding a pillow anyway. Your mileage may vary on that one though.
A Few Problems:
The pillow can be hard to keep in one place if you use the rope to fasten it to the seat back. There are two bands that connect the pillow to your chair: the first is a loop that you can put around your belt, your seat belt, or even a belt loop. This connection works well and is fastened in place by a quality metal snap. However, the top is held in place by a nylon piece of rope that you can adjust with a plastic thump clasp. It is intended to go around the backside of your seat and then tighten down to hold the pillow in place. This can work pretty poorly on certain airplanes because A. the seat backs in are sometimes slick, B. the nylon rope doesn't have any traction to it (although this is intentional because it allows the thumb clasp to move easily), and C. The top of some airplane seats are angled and as time passes the rope works itself free. My experience was that it was very hard to make the cushion stay in place for more than an hour at a time, and it required readjustment frequently. This may frustrate the person sitting next to you, or the person behind you who you keep turning around and looking at while you make adjustments!
***UPDATE***
After receiving some additional information from the makers of the TravelRest pillow, I've learned that there is an alternative (and far superior in my opinion) way to use the pillow that involves wearing it like a messenger bag by connecting the pillow strap to the bottom strap. This forms a loop you can put around your body and which keeps the pillow much more stationary. Using the pillow in this fashion is easier and more secure. I'd recommend using the pillow this way virtually all of the time.
2. The pillow only gives you support on one side at a time, unlike traditional neck pillows. If you shift while sleeping, you will find yourself with a massive neck cramp.
***UPDATE***
However, you can easily shift the pillow from one side to the other if you're 'wearing it' messenger style. This alleviates that problem pretty satisfactorily.
Advice and Observations:
1. Don't over-inflate the pillow. It is actually more comfortable at about 80-90% capacity.
2. It is easy to let air out once the pillow is in place, but it is much harder to add air because the access point is on the bottom of the pillow. Go for a little over full and then let air out as necessary.
Conclusions:
This is pretty solid invention for sleeping on a plane. In my estimation, it is superior to a traditional neck pillow, but has its share of advantages and disadvantages. I'd recommend it if you prefer strong directional support to softer universal neck support provided by a traditional neck pillow, and if you like the comfort of having a pillow 'hugging' you as you sleep. This pillow also works really well in the car, and if you've got kids who have a hard time sleeping on road trips, these are probably a must buy.
***UPDATE***
I'd like to thank TravelRest for their customer service. This company went out of their way to assist with my pillow by providing additional information on how to use the pillow effectively. They have produced a short video on using the pillow that I have put a link to in the comments section. It is pretty PR-ish, but does show the various ways to use the pillow. I'd also like to say that TravelRest in no way bartered for any changes to this review. They were straight shooters who wanted to make sure I understood their product and was using it properly. I've got no problem recommending them to anyone. It's actually pretty amazing when a company goes above and beyond to provide solid customer service as they did for me.
***UPDATE***
This product deserves a minimum of 4 stars. My original review failed to take into account some additional ways to use the pillow effectively.
First off, the excellent:
1. The pillow is very easy to inflate, and only takes 3-4 puffs of air depending on your lungs. It is also very easy to deflate, rolls up, and takes up a minimum of space in your carry on bag.
2. The pillow is comfortable enough for an inflatable. It is covered in a soft faux velvet that doesn't irritate the skin or cause discomfort due to pressure points. You can make it even more comfortable with a small cotton pillow or even by putting a cotton pillow case over it, if you prefer that.
3. When it used properly it will support your head and neck very well and will allow you to sleep on an airplane, car, or even sitting in the airport lobby.
4. The 'arm' of the pillow resting along your chest and mid section is very comfortable. I found it soothing since I tend to sleep holding a pillow anyway. Your mileage may vary on that one though.
A Few Problems:
The pillow can be hard to keep in one place if you use the rope to fasten it to the seat back. There are two bands that connect the pillow to your chair: the first is a loop that you can put around your belt, your seat belt, or even a belt loop. This connection works well and is fastened in place by a quality metal snap. However, the top is held in place by a nylon piece of rope that you can adjust with a plastic thump clasp. It is intended to go around the backside of your seat and then tighten down to hold the pillow in place. This can work pretty poorly on certain airplanes because A. the seat backs in are sometimes slick, B. the nylon rope doesn't have any traction to it (although this is intentional because it allows the thumb clasp to move easily), and C. The top of some airplane seats are angled and as time passes the rope works itself free. My experience was that it was very hard to make the cushion stay in place for more than an hour at a time, and it required readjustment frequently. This may frustrate the person sitting next to you, or the person behind you who you keep turning around and looking at while you make adjustments!
***UPDATE***
After receiving some additional information from the makers of the TravelRest pillow, I've learned that there is an alternative (and far superior in my opinion) way to use the pillow that involves wearing it like a messenger bag by connecting the pillow strap to the bottom strap. This forms a loop you can put around your body and which keeps the pillow much more stationary. Using the pillow in this fashion is easier and more secure. I'd recommend using the pillow this way virtually all of the time.
2. The pillow only gives you support on one side at a time, unlike traditional neck pillows. If you shift while sleeping, you will find yourself with a massive neck cramp.
***UPDATE***
However, you can easily shift the pillow from one side to the other if you're 'wearing it' messenger style. This alleviates that problem pretty satisfactorily.
Advice and Observations:
1. Don't over-inflate the pillow. It is actually more comfortable at about 80-90% capacity.
2. It is easy to let air out once the pillow is in place, but it is much harder to add air because the access point is on the bottom of the pillow. Go for a little over full and then let air out as necessary.
Conclusions:
This is pretty solid invention for sleeping on a plane. In my estimation, it is superior to a traditional neck pillow, but has its share of advantages and disadvantages. I'd recommend it if you prefer strong directional support to softer universal neck support provided by a traditional neck pillow, and if you like the comfort of having a pillow 'hugging' you as you sleep. This pillow also works really well in the car, and if you've got kids who have a hard time sleeping on road trips, these are probably a must buy.
***UPDATE***
I'd like to thank TravelRest for their customer service. This company went out of their way to assist with my pillow by providing additional information on how to use the pillow effectively. They have produced a short video on using the pillow that I have put a link to in the comments section. It is pretty PR-ish, but does show the various ways to use the pillow. I'd also like to say that TravelRest in no way bartered for any changes to this review. They were straight shooters who wanted to make sure I understood their product and was using it properly. I've got no problem recommending them to anyone. It's actually pretty amazing when a company goes above and beyond to provide solid customer service as they did for me.
163 of 167 people found the following review helpful
By jtskier1200r
Color Name:Navy
My wife and I are currently in Rome having just flown from LA. I am a terrible sleeper on planes and always wake up from trying to sleep with a stiff neck. I saw the reviews here on Amazon and thought I would try this pillow out (I also bought one for my wife). On the plane we felt a little silly blowing them up and strapping them to the back of our seats (our planes had video players on the back of them, so we had to strap them on the groove that runs along the top of the seat where the built-in-pillow meats the seat. That worked just fine). After we started using them, however, we didn't care what they looked like. Now, I am not going to lie and say it felt like sleeping on a bed or anything like that, but it was a huge improvement over U-pillows. I still had a hard time sleeping (because I do not like flying very much), but at least now I had a comfortable neck. If I were a more relaxed flyer, I would have slept well. The thing I like the best is that it offer a stable place to rest your head - supporting both your head and neck.
When I ordered from the company, I called them up because I was in a rush and needed to confirm a shipping date. I actually talked to the inventor for a few minutes. He is a great guy and is proud of his product. If you fly a lot of have a long flight upcoming, I would give this pillow a try.
When I ordered from the company, I called them up because I was in a rush and needed to confirm a shipping date. I actually talked to the inventor for a few minutes. He is a great guy and is proud of his product. If you fly a lot of have a long flight upcoming, I would give this pillow a try.
66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Natalie
Color Name:Navy|Amazon Verified Purchase
I think the TravelRest Pillow is OK. It is definitely better than those pillows that go around your neck.
It is very easy to inflate and very easy to pack with your carry on bags.
I found if inflated fully, it was too big for my liking. I let out some air and it was more comfortable for me. I also turned it upside down at times. The skinnier side was more comfortable for me. At times, I even leaned forward in my seat, folded the pillow in half, rested it on the tray table and rested my head on it, it was a good height for that.
Basically, I rarely used it as it as shown in the picture, but it still worked for me, better than the around the neck pillows.
I would not call this a miracle pillow though, and it was way more expensive than it should have been.
It is very easy to inflate and very easy to pack with your carry on bags.
I found if inflated fully, it was too big for my liking. I let out some air and it was more comfortable for me. I also turned it upside down at times. The skinnier side was more comfortable for me. At times, I even leaned forward in my seat, folded the pillow in half, rested it on the tray table and rested my head on it, it was a good height for that.
Basically, I rarely used it as it as shown in the picture, but it still worked for me, better than the around the neck pillows.
I would not call this a miracle pillow though, and it was way more expensive than it should have been.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work that well on plane ride
I read about this in a SmartTravel article about travel comfort. After reading other buyer reviews, I decided to give this a try since my inflatable neck pillow seems to be not... Read more
Published 1 hour ago by SGT user
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for long haul trips
Must have pillow. In long haul trips it is a must have accessory especially when traveling in economy class. perfect product.
Published 1 day ago by aboutawm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great idea. Better than anything else. But still not perfect.
I was really excited to get this pillow in time for my cross-country red-eye. I had a window seat so I thought it would be perfect to snuggle up into the corner and fall asleep. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Frank V
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broke
Before I could even use it it broke. It didn't hold air. I am very sad because it would of been nice to use.
Published 4 days ago by Sarah Stewart
4.0 out of 5 stars
travel
Have tried multiple pillows for travel , this may cost more but it is the best that I have found so far; will keep looking .
Published 7 days ago by jo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Restful sleep on 8 hr plane ride
This pillow really works. Originally I was worried about the overseas flight because I knew that I was in an aisle seat and middle seat, both of which are usually uncomfortable. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Tomara Price
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works well for me but not the way they intended
Just came back from a trip using this travel pillow. I found it useful. I am able to get good nap (even have dreams) on airplane. Read more
Published 8 days ago by T. Cheung
5.0 out of 5 stars
This worked good for me!I
I loved this. I loved it better when the person on the other side of me was my husband. I think it was just the ticket.
Published 8 days ago by Margaret L. Hopkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for travel
Faaaantastic!!! Works great for airplane and car travel. Easy and quick to inflate and deflate, also easy to store. I always keep one in my car now for road trips.
Published 9 days ago by Marci Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
it's fine
better than the round one, but not totally comfortable, it is better for the window seat..give it a try! it helps!
Published 11 days ago by zhang le
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