trtl Pillow - Scientifically Proven Super Soft Neck Support Travel Pillow for Sleeping - Lightweight and Machine Washable

For years I have searched for a plane pillow that would allow me to comfortably get some shut eye on my flights. I am notorious for staying up all night the night before a flight prepping (instead of doing things ahead of time like a responsible adult), and this often leaves me sleepy by take off. I love nothing more than snoozing the entire flight and this neck support is the first "pillow" type product that has allowed me to truly sleep upright without that dreaded mid-sleep drift into your seat neighbor or too far forward. The brace feature is flexible yet supportive so you can adjust it to get the perfect angle to allow for comfortable napping and the compact design makes it way less cumbersome to tote in your personal item/carryon. Overall this was a win purchase. Read more

Four stars only because I haven’t tested it on a long flight yet, but I suspect this thing is gonna be a five star product. Unlike other travel pillows, this one provides actual support, holding your head in a comfortable position with your neck in better alignment as compared to the extreme lateral cervical flexion that occurs with traditional travel pillows. Simple, thin, light design should easily pack in a carry on bag and the cover is nice and soft. Can’t wait for my next holiday to give it a real go! Read more

This pillow is a game changer for me! Took me a few minutes to figure it out but once I watched the videos I was able to use the neck piece in multiple different positions. I used it on my recent flight and slept more comfortably than I had on any other plane trip! I’ve started using it while just while I'm reading and even while I’m knitting. It was really easy to wash the wrap and it’s been holding up so well, I’m not sure why there are so many complaints about quality. I also took a hint from a friend and bought the original and it’s the perfect size for me and is so cozy and thick, my husband will need the cooling version though since it’s a bit bigger. Read more

I travel for work 10-12 weeks a year, about a quarter of which is international. Five-star reviews are rare for me. I reserve that rating for near perfect items. 4 stars IMO, is damn good. I have used the Trtl on at least 10 trips / 20+ flights. Travel - 4 stars (Very Good) The Trtl fits extremely well in any travel bag I'd imagine. I use a Timbuk2 Authority as my primary carry-on and the Trtl tucks in very nicely without taking up too much space. This makes it easy to stow your bag under the seat on planes, pillow included. Support - 3 Stars (Good) Support is where I started to have issues with the Trtl. This could be a result of my size and personal comfort preferences as well, so be advised. I am 5'9", 150lbs, and comfortably wear a 14.5 inch neck in dress shirts. I found that I had to wrap the Trtl fairly tight around my neck in order for the support to be effective. If I tried to loosen the wrap for more comfort, the brace would slide down my shoulder - which led me to have to try and "shrug" my shoulders to keep the brace pressed to my face. In this situation, the Trtl is neither supportive or comfortable. This may not be an issue for someone with broader shoulders or a thicker / more muscular build. For me, finding the sweet spot between feeling like I was in "traction" and "resting" on a pillow was difficult. Comfort - 2 Stars (Disappointing) FIRST ISSUE The struggles with support contribute to my rating for comfort. In achieving the "good" support, the Trtl became uncomfortable for me. Imagine pulling a turtle neck up high to the bottom of your ears and covering your chin. If you have no problem with that for however many hours you want to rest on the pillow - this shouldn't bother you. For me, this quickly led to me feeling hot / stuffy / and restricted. The material breathes well enough, but airplanes are stuffy and poorly vented in my experiences, which made using the Trtl feel like sleeping in bed with the covers pulled up over your face. SECOND ISSUE Using the Trtl while sitting tightly packed in economy wasn't fun. I'm a small guy, and the act of having to extend and wrap the Trtl around my neck, velcro it properly, and adjust it made me brush up against my fellow passengers. I found myself trying to couch over in my seat to put this on if I had people sitting next to me on a plane. No one next to you, no problem. Flying business or first class, no problem - though the pillows there are way better than the Trtl. Don't forget your own pillow case. THIRD ISSUE I like to wear wireless earbuds (Jabra Elite 65t). The Trtl interferes with the seating of the wireless earbud in my ear, either pressing it or tugging it out. This can happen with traditional travel pillows as well, but with those designs, you can push the pillow in slightly different positions to avoid this. I didn't have the same issue with over the ear headphones, but using them is not my preference. If you use Apple earbuds, this could be an issue. Overall - a good product, well built, and easy to travel with. Ultimately wasn't a good fit for me and my specific use case, but your mileage may vary. I hope this helps! Read more