Although it doesn’t pack flat, the Travelrest weighs less than a pound and compresses to a quarter of its size when rolled into its Velcro-strapped carrying case.

With this feature, I would feel more confident recommending it for longer-haul flights or redeye flights. PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN SOFTNESS AND FIRMNESS] - Breathable fabric shell, made of cozy microfleece and cool microsuede, and filled with soft BOUNCE BACK down alternative, provide adequate comfort for the neck and head and will shape to your favorite position.If you always lean to the same side when sleeping: Consider Travelrest’s All-in-One, which has a novel across-the-shoulder design that could be comfortable in such a situation. If it fits you, this is a pillow that stays secure and comfortable on your neck for the duration of a long flight.

But it’s not our top pick because it works on only one side, and its warmth-trapping fleece can cause your neck to overheat. They gave the Travelrest the highest marks of any pillow in comfort and neck support, and two-thirds of our testers picked it as their favorite pillow. We all know how troubling it can be to find a comfortable, resting and sleeping position while sitting upright, and this travel pillow helps you do that. In other words, using a supportive pillow may decrease the chances you wake up with an unwanted crick. We tested the inexpensive Travelrest Curl because we loved its plush and contoured big cousin, the Travelrest Ultimate.So even if you have a generic pillow you picked up at some airport a few years ago, consider upgrading to one of our picks.