Unfortunately, neither of these pillows include a stuff sack — nor are they very compressible — and can only reasonably be carried looped over or around the handle of a roller bag. One for not just the plane but also the hotel, this flat pillow from Snoooze is particularly suited to business or first class passengers flying in a flatbed. These mould to your body in a way that’s far superior to the traditional beanbag styles on offer at the airport. It has a long shape that crosses the front of your body, providing a large surface area for you to lean against. This is in contrast to many of the conventional doughnut-shaped travel pillows that simply hang around the user's neck.

There wasn't enough support even when my head was tilted to the side unless I kept adjusting the pillow. For our purposes, we consider packed weight, size, and how much effort it takes to pack up these pillows. If that sounds like you, or if you just love a travel accessory, read our in depth reviews of popular travel pillows below.It folds down relatively flat, taking up almost no space in your luggage, and one of our taller testers loved its sturdy support. The open neck design allows for not only a customized fit, but also optimal heat flow that accounts for personal body temperature regulation and constant airflow. But you’ll know what I mean if you’ve ever tried sleeping with the wrong travel pillow that’s now 2000 miles away from a refund. It’s large enough to keep your head reasonably upright, which isn’t always the case with this style.

The Evolution Earth is made of buttery soft, eco-friendly RPET fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, recyclable Grey DNA memory foam and includes our 360° head support with the new, globally patent-pending chinstrap without sacrificing functionality OR comfort. ERGONOMIC MEMORY FOAM DESIGN: The Neck’s Evolution is the first memory foam core pillow with an adjustable chinstrap to support your head in all directions and provide 360° comfort - something NO OTHER PILLOW on the market does!

The S3’s cover is also fully removable and machine-washable — a must when it comes to something that touches highly trafficked surfaces like airplane seats. You may already know that it’s kind of tricky to fall asleep when your head is nodding up and down like a bobblehead figure on a car dashboard. If you have any concerns about your sleep or health, please consult a qualified medical professional.