Travel Pillows: Reviews

TravelRest

Best travel pillow overall

*Est. $27

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The comma-shaped TravelRest pillow is by far the most-recommended travel pillow among professional reviewers and owners. This inflatable pillow is thin and long and meant to be worn across the body like a sash. Reviewers say that this travel pillow provides stable support for the head at a natural angle, but unlike a U-shaped neck pillow, it only cushions one side of the head, which some users may find awkward. The TravelRest pillow comes with straps to secure it to the back of your airplane or car seat -- making setup tedious. But most reviewers say it's worth it.

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Inflatable Komfort Kollar

Best neck pillow

*Est. $28

Estimated Price

U-shaped neck pillows aren't very discrete, but many travelers swear by them. Although we found the best reviews overall for the sash-shaped TravelRest pillow, that pillow only lets you rest your head to one side. A U-shaped neck pillow, on the other hand, gives you support on all sides. The Inflatable Komfort Kollar receives the most attention from reviewers, winning multi-pillow comparison tests. Users generally say it provides excellent neck support, although a few reviewers say it's too stiff or bulky. It comes in three sizes for a better fit. The Komfort Kollar is also available in a filled version, the Memory Foam Komfort Kollar (*Est. $60), which reviews say is comfortable, but it doesn't pack as compactly.

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Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow

Best rectangular travel pillow

*Est. $20

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Compact rectangular pillows are handy for camping or in hotels. The Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow is filled with foam that can be compressed for packing and then expand for use. It is the favorite camping pillow in a test of four at the Los Angeles Times, and it also receives positive reviews from owners at REI.com and Amazon.com. These pillows are available in three sizes. The entire pillow, not just the cover, can be washed. Owners use these pillows for camping as well as in planes, trains, cars and hotel rooms.

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