trtlPillow - Scientifically Proven Super Soft Neck Support Travel Pillow - Machine Washable - Grey

I bought this back in Dec 2018 (it was only $30 then!) and am amazed at how versatile and sturdy it is. If I’m not using it as a neck pillow/wrap it actually works nicely as little lumbar support in the plane! I just turn it sideways with the curve to fit my low back and it helps when sitting. I don’t know if that is something anyone else has done but I do that all the time. It’s easy to transport and the fabric is very soft. I bring this on every flight and after so many years it’s still working great!

My head tends to fall to the side or the front when attempting to sleep on a plane.The Trtl Travel Pillow helps to remedy that from happening. It is super soft (also warm and cuddly, like a scarf . . . good to note, if you run hot). I was able to grab some zzz's easier than before. The Trtl is certainly superior to the u-shaped neck pillows. Those simply don't work well for me.There is a slight learning curve to understand what position works best for your comfort level. Best to try the fit out before boarding.Trtl could offer better information concerning sizing options / can be confusing to know which option to pick. I purchased the Regular, which is fine, but I wonder if the Small size would have worked better on me (smaller neck overall).The pillow is lightweight and comes with a travel bag that can be easily attached to your backpack or purse.Thumbs up!

I ordered some of the top rated travel pillows on Amazon to try them out before my big trip. I am 5'1", about 118 lbs., and pretty petite so finding a travel pillow has been even more difficult than it is for "normal height" people. I've been dealing with upper back and neck instability and pain for YEARS so it was of utmost importance to find something that will allow me to sleep in both the plane and on our long drives. I compared this pillow against the J Pillow, the CABEAU, and the Original FLEXi 4-in-one and this was definitely the best for my small size.I like the design of this "pillow". While the picture makes it look kind of like a sock that you would pull over your head, it is really a hard plastic frame inside soft fleece scarf. You put the frame against your neck and little "arms" are on both the top and bottom to keep your neck upright and your head away from your shoulder. It doesn't sound comfortable but it actually is! I haven't been able to try it in the plane yet, but I fell asleep in it sitting on my couch. I didn't have any problems with my head falling forward and it felt quite supported. The fleece wraps around your neck and you can adjust how tight it is by pulling it tighter (like a scarf) and it secures with Velcro. There are helpful stickers attached to the fleece when you get it that show you what part to put against your head/shoulder, where the back of your head should go, etc. It took me one or two tries to get it right but after that it was easy.You can remove the plastic support/frame from the fleece so you can wash the fleece covering. The Velrcro doesn't really adhere to the fleece, so you don't have to worry about destroying the nice soft fleece.One of the things I like about it a lot is that ability to really wash it. So many of these travel pillows have removable covers, but you can't actually wash the pillow part itself. I had a memory foam eye mask that I loved but you couldn't wash the whole thing and it got really gross. There are always a few situations where you wake up sweaty, and just the oils from your face and/or your makeup can seep in to the foam and I can only assume nasty things happen in there. The Trtl Pillow will never have that problem as you can throw the entire fleece cover in the wash, leaving just the plastic frame behind. There is some padding in part of the fleece but it is thin enough that it should dry without any issues in the foam.I don't know if it is really supposed to be used like this, but I also tried it out as a lumbar support and it worked ok for that purpose on my couch.I also like that you don't need to be in a seat with a headrest to use it. I can use it sitting up in my dining room chairs. I imagine this will be INCREDIBLY useful the next time I have a sinus infection when I can't lay down because of too much head congestion.The one draw back of this pillow is that your head is going to be resting on one side and if you want to tilt your head to the other side you need to take the Trtl Pillow off and put it on the other side of your head. Also, I ordered the "Black" color but it is really more like a dark grey. It isn't anything near as black as it is in the pictures. That isn't really a big deal to me, but some people are very particular about the color of their purchases.Over all it is a well-designed product, the fleece is nice and cozy, you can use this in seats with and without a headrest, it is actually WASHABLE, and it is pretty compact so it wouldn't take up too much room in your luggage.

I wanted to love the Trtl Travel Pillow. really, I did. The promise of a scientifically engineered, ultra-supportive neck brace (sorry, “pillow”) that would finally allow me to sleep on a plane without waking up feeling like I lost a fight with the overhead bin was too good to pass up.Unfortunately, after several flights of dedicated testing, I can confidently say this: if you enjoy the sensation of being in a very mild, travel-sized guillotine, this is the product for you.The “Support” DilemmaThe concept is clever. You wrap it around your neck, lean into the hidden support, and drift off into blissful, ergonomic slumber. The reality? The only way this thing provides any meaningful support is if you cinch it so tightly that you start questioning your blood flow situation. At optimal “support” level, I found myself teetering between “mildly uncomfortable” and “Is this what a giraffe feels like in a turtleneck?”If you loosen it even slightly, it becomes a $60 piece of fabric wrapped around your neck for no reason at all. And if you tighten it enough to actually hold your head up, congratulations! You now have a built-in pulse-checking device because your body will let you know very quickly when your carotid artery has had enough.In-Flight PerformanceMy hope was to finally achieve that elusive, graceful plane nap. Instead, I spent most of my flight adjusting, readjusting, and questioning my life choices as my seat neighbor side-eyed my increasingly desperate attempts to make it work. The “lean and sleep” motion they advertise? More like “lean, start losing feeling in your jaw, panic, readjust, repeat.”The VerdictFor those with an iron will, a tolerance for slight oxygen deprivation, and perhaps a slimmer neck than mine, this might work. For the rest of us? Save your money and go back to the classic awkward head-tilt-against-the-window method or invest in a real neck pillow. Or better yet, just accept that air travel is inherently uncomfortable and move on.Final Rating: 2/5 Stars – Points for innovation, deducted for it being a personal tourniquet for the worst possible location