stew4life

i have one of these and it is the best travel companion ever! made originally by a flight attendant that was tired of using a/c pillows and blankets on deadheads it is the true all in one!!!

www.pambee.com

Jiffy

Can any one tell why pambee is a better product than others. The site says nothing about the benefits other than the fact why it is called pambee (named after the owner Pam B.), and it costs 4 times than others(about $84).

stew4life

really i guess it is all about quality and convenience. the materials she uses are top notch. also everything fits in the small bag and takes up hardly any room in your bag. the inside is a micro-suede and super soft. the outside is not only fashionable but silky smooth, and all of it is washable. the fact that it is made by an ex flight attendant will tell you that she has incorporated everything in this ensemble that she thought would make for a more comfortable travel experience not only for herself, but for others.

i may not have spent this much prior to recieving this set as a gift, however, now that i have one, it will be the only thing i ever buy for travel.

if you don't travel a lot then you may not want to spend this amount. but for me, i will get much use out of it and then invest in a new one. i guess you have to actually try it to know what i mean. but if you do you'll be hooked.

bye bye cootie blankets!!!^

haniboo

this looks like the pillow i need, but golly it is big, once inflated, and it does look kinda strange. i would like to hear from someone who uses it. anyone?

Rampo

As I noted in post #28 of this thread, I DID wind up trying this pillow on a very long flight and was pleased with it. Fully inflated it is big, but that shouldn't be surprising as it's supposed to fill the area between your lap and your shoulders. It provided good support and I found it a comfortable way of resting.

haniboo

sounds good. did you buy it from their site?

what were the reactions of your aislemates, FA's, etc?

my kids suggest i use a beachball. how do you think that would compare?

thanks, Rampo.

Dianne47

I used to take my Bucky pillow on long flites, but it's too bulky and takes up too much room in my tote.

Now I use the wonderful Eagle Creek Comfort Neck pillow:

http://www.ebags.com/eagle_creek/com...?modelid=12286

This pillow can be inflated with about two puffs, deflates easily, and compactly folds into itself. I can't imagine a better travel pillow.

Rampo

I can't remember if I bought the SkyRest pillow directly from their site or off of eBay (but I think that they were the vendor there as well). My seatmates had already nodded off and the lights had been turned down; if there was any reaction from anyone, I didn't notice. The pillow has a flocked surface like many of the inflatable neck pillows, so I think it would be more comfortable than a beachball . When first opened it did have a plasticy smell, so I recommend inflating it at home first and letting it air out, plus then you can familiarize yourself with the inflation and deflation techniques. By the time I used it on the plane there was no noticable aroma.

haniboo

Rampo, another question: if the (rude) person in front puts his seat back all the way, in coach, would there still be room for the pillow?

Rampo

I used mine in Thai premium economy and there was plenty of room, but I think the pillow would still work OK in most coach seats.

SAT Lawyer

I formerly used a horseshoe-type inflatable pillow worn backwards to support my neck and to avoid cheating myself out of the inch-and-a-half or so of recline that the air pocket behind my neck would have otherwise cost me, but I have since switched to the inflatable Komfort Kollar and it is great. If you get one, take note that the instructions advise you to use it at something less than full inflation; for me, about 60 percent inflation works fine. You will get a little hot under the [k]ollar, but it beats having a very sore neck when you wake from your slumber.

haniboo

well, i have ordered a skyrest pillow, against my kids' wishes. you know, the embarrassment factor. anyhow, will let you know how it goes.

Susie Stewardess

Pambee! Pambee! Pambee! Anything less is coach. Trust the Stews on this one. Most excellent gift for travellers~

KosraeTV

Well, being raised by a man who's motto was "screw what the world thinks as long as I'm comfortable" I say go for it. And I am interested in hearing about how it works out for you. If it makes you have a better flight then great and forget what the rest thinks.

Personally, I'm still happy with the komfort kollar.

goalie

from part of my earlier post-a great way to keep the sweat down

unfold a bandana (sp?) and place it over the part of the pillow that touches the back and sides of your neck as it helps keep the sweat down.