Six travel pillows to help you sleep on long-haul journeys
If you’re flying for more than six hours and arrive early in the morning, a few hours of sleep is a must. Happily, there are many kinds of travel pillows available to let travellers get some rest before touchdown
Trtl travel pillow
Eschewing the usual U-shape design, this innovative neck support (HK$219) masquerades as a micro-fleece scarf. Inside the scarf is a V-shaped plastic rib that can be positioned either side, or even in front. Surprisingly supportive, it’s available in black, grey and red.
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If you yearn for the comfort of a U-shaped neck pillow on long flights, but can’t justify bringing the extra bulk on a trip, try an inflatable design. This ultra-lightweight 85-gram neck pillow (HK$349) is soft with less bulk behind the neck than most, and packs into a tiny stuff sack.
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Though it stands out for its unusual, ergonomic shape, this travel pillow (HK$185) uses elasticated foam to avoid the often tough feel of inflatables. Sold by The Overlander
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This jacket (HK$744) converts into a soft travel pillow, making it useful for ‘Hand luggage only’ flights. Designed for city breaks, chilly evenings and light hiking, the vest includes zipped pockets specifically designed for a boarding pass, phone, keys and sunglasses.
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The simplest take on the travel pillow, this U-shaped product (HK$208) has a soft faux-suede finish and micro-beads inside for maximum support. Also includes a loop for attaching to luggage so you don’t lose it at the airport.
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For those who would rather travel with a standard pillow, the inflatable Cocoon Air Core Ultralight (HK$195) is a good choice. Despite a layer of synthetic down, it somehow manages to fit in a tiny stuff sack for easy travel.
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