what's a good blow up travel pillow?
Jun 2, 2007, 4:44 am
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what's a good blow up travel pillow?
Hi guys, great site by the way. Ok--what's a good, comfy pillow to take when flying? I bought a very pricey Samsonite but you know what? it looks too small. What brand do you swear by? (I'm in Australia so some US brands may not be available here)
Cheers, L
Cheers, L
Jun 2, 2007, 5:22 am
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I have a travel-pillow called "Tempur". It's not inflatable, but you can roll it into a very small piece and when you unpack it, it extends to it's full size. It's a material invented by NASA and it will fit exactly into your neck. Means, the heat of your body temperature will make it bend the way that you are comfortable. Have a look in any shop that caters health-pillows. I am sure you can find something like that in Australia. I bought mine in Switzerland and I will not travel anymore without it!
Jun 2, 2007, 6:51 am
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I have a travel-pillow called "Tempur". It's not inflatable, but you can roll it into a very small piece and when you unpack it, it extends to it's full size. It's a material invented by NASA and it will fit exactly into your neck. Means, the heat of your body temperature will make it bend the way that you are comfortable. Have a look in any shop that caters health-pillows. I am sure you can find something like that in Australia. I bought mine in Switzerland and I will not travel anymore without it!
Jun 2, 2007, 11:37 am
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I swear by a pillow I bought at the BA Travel Shop in London. It is U shaped with a ribbed back. Thus, once inflated, the back stays flat so that my head isn't forced forward. This is great; the back of my head goes against the seat, and my head is supported by the inflated sides.
This is a slightly different design, but look at this Australian website for the pillow labeled "The Snoozer".
This is a slightly different design, but look at this Australian website for the pillow labeled "The Snoozer".
Jun 4, 2007, 2:03 am
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Jun 4, 2007, 12:15 pm
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komfort kollar
if you want a poster child for the komfort kollar (inflatable vs memory foam), it's me. i swear by it. here's a good thread about travel pillows (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=593050). see my post #3 along with this post from another pillow thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...55&postcount=2
lastly, here's the link to the pillow at magellan's (not sure but i think this is the only palce you can buy it):
http://www.magellans.com/store/In_Fl...owsIF383?Args=
lastly, here's the link to the pillow at magellan's (not sure but i think this is the only palce you can buy it):
http://www.magellans.com/store/In_Fl...owsIF383?Args=
Mar 4, 2008, 2:17 pm
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Komfort Kollar
I am currently thinking about ordering the Inflatable Komfor Kollar. I was wondering what you thought about the Memory Foam? Is there anything wrong with the memory foam. I just want to order the most comfortable one since I will be on a couple of flights lasting about 24 hours.
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Mar 4, 2008, 2:46 pm
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Mar 4, 2008, 11:03 pm
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If you're looking for a back support pillow carry a large ziplock bag and blow it up w/ air when you get on the plane. Saw that in esquire or some other mens mag a couple months ago. Haven't tried it though as I don't have a bad back.
Mar 5, 2008, 12:04 am
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I use Hedbed which is a fleece covered inflatable tube. It doesn't go around the neck but can be wedged into the neck, against the wall or used as a pillow. It is compact, practically no weight and very versatile. It can be be unzipped and washed as necessary. I bought 2 after I lost a smaller version that I had travelled with for 10 years.
Mar 6, 2008, 1:42 am
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Brookstone~
http://www.brookstone.com/store/prod...ry&prodtemp=t2
I have had quite a few travel pillows (since I fly everyweek) and I LOVE the new Brookstone travel pillows. They have a extra large air hole (about an inche wide vs the traditional 1/4 inch wide tube) and therefore extremely easy to inflate and deflate. I highly recommend it!^
Safe travels!
I have had quite a few travel pillows (since I fly everyweek) and I LOVE the new Brookstone travel pillows. They have a extra large air hole (about an inche wide vs the traditional 1/4 inch wide tube) and therefore extremely easy to inflate and deflate. I highly recommend it!^
Safe travels!