If you’ve tried some of the most popular travel pillows and are looking for something more, here are a few suggestions for travel pillows that are not quite as common, but have some ardent supporters. As with any online purchase, check out the product reviews before clicking the buy button.
Buckwheat travel pillows will shape to the contours of your head and neck like the memory foam pillows. Buckwheat hulls may not sound like a comfortable filling for a pillow, but they have actually been used for hundreds of years, especially in the Far East as a way to prevent back pain, neck pain, snoring and a host of other sleep problems.
These pillows will not compress for packing like foam pillows do but many people swear by them for use at home and while traveling. The hulls provide a lot of support while conforming to the shape of your neck and relieving the pressure on the head and neck area. The hulls allow air to circulate through the pillow, which keeps you cool and dry. An added benefit is that those with allergies usually have no problems with buckwheat pillows – they are natural, environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic.
For people who would love to travel first class without paying for the upgrade, you may want to check out the full body travel pillows that are available online. These inflatable pillows are like an adjustable air bed that can fit on a plane or train seat, allowing you to stretch out and relax as if you were traveling first class.
You can inflate these body pillows to the desired firmness with just 10 or 12 breaths. They can also be inflated halfway to use for lumbar support. Most of these travel body pillows roll up into a compact size for easy packing. The inflatable body pillow also works well on extended car rides.
Since reviews of this product typically include comments like “I slept like a baby” and “I felt like I was sleeping in my own bed” you may want to check out this travel pillow for your next trip.
If you are a frequent flyer or traveler you may benefit from investing in one of these travel pillows. A small investment may mean the difference between arriving at your destination well rested and ready for action or arriving with aches and pains and in need of pain medication and a nap.