Revealed: The Best Travel Pillow For The Ultimate Sleep

If you have already done any research for travel pillows, you would have come across the British designed J Pillow. Its simple patented design has taken the product ahead of its competitors and is used by thousands of people on trains, buses, planes and camping.

The unique design brings a high level of comfort and prevents you from waking with a stiff neck by keeping the head elevated. It does this by having four main areas that offer unbeatable support. The pillow cover is of high quality and soft to touch.

The first area is a pillow for the back of the head to bring a relaxing resting area. The second area is a pillow for the side of your head. The third is soft but firm neck support to help keep it aligned and straight, so it stays in an optimal position.

The final area is chin support; this is one of the most important parts as it stops your head from tipping forward. This is one of the leading causes of neck pain and stiffness.

The great thing about the pillow is that even if you're sitting somewhere with no external wall support such as the middle aisle of a plane, it provides the perfect comfy surface for you to fall asleep on.

The effectiveness of the pillow was verified when it was chosen as the winner of the prestigious British Invention of the Year award in 2013.

The pillow is also extremely portable and can be compressed to fit into the smallest of spaces, which is great for travelling when you often don't have much surplus space.

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You'd expect that a product of this quality would be out of the price budget of the majority of people. However, the creators of the J Pillow have made it affordable for all people, so you have no excuse not to purchase it.

If you've ever had to travel on a long haul flight, you'll wonder how you managed to cope without it. Don't be fooled by the simple design; it will transform your sleep.

The reviews are almost unanimous with their support for the product, but the most critical positive reviews are from those who have always had problems sleeping on trains and planes until they used the product.

The TravelRest pillow looks a little unorthodox at first, but its design has been developed from the basic traditional travel pillow. It's incredibly effective if you prefer to sleep to the side when sitting in an upright position.

The TravelRest has a tether attached to the end which can be fixed to the headrest which keeps it secure. This can also be done on a plane, train or in a car. If there is nowhere to attach it to, it can be wrapped around your body to keep it secure.

The pillow provides full lateral support for the upper body so you feel less tense and your whole body can relax. Its patented ergonomic design provides superior support which stops neck pain or strain.

The pillow is even more ideal if you don't end up in a window seat.

Despite its size, it is incredibly easy to inflate and can be blown up with literally just 3-5 breathes due to the unique valve. Once its deflated it can be quickly rolled up into a bundle and stored. Its inflatable nature also means that you can choose the level of firmness that suits you, to ensure you get the highest quality sleep.

You also have the option to purchase a luxurious plush velour cover to increase its comfort further.

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The pillow itself is larger than a standard pillow so you may get a few odd looks at first when you first inflate it, but you'll be the one sleeping comfortably not them. This pillow can even squeeze into the ever decreasing in size economy flight seats.

This pillow is more comfortable than traditional pillows, and the hundreds of positive reviews speak for the effectiveness of the product. If you plan on doing a lot of travelling, then this should be on your shortlist as a sleeping aid for your journey, and it won't break the bank.

The Trtl travel pillow is innovative and scientifically proven to support and hold the head and neck in a more comfortable and ergonomic position than a traditional travel pillow.

The Trtl pillow is the same as an everyday scarf, except it has a flexible plastic insert woven into it called an Internal Support System. The ISS provides a surface for you to lean your head on even when sitting upright.

The internal support system has three main benefits.

1. Strengthened Ribs - this provides head and neck support that has been proven scientifically.

2. Extra Soft Fleece & Foam - The materials are extremely stretchy which then creates a strong yet comforting hammock effect.

3. Patented Design - The unique design is built to fit any neck, jaw or shoulder shape and size.

There's also a thin layer of foam built in to provide cushioning to the shoulder, neck and jaw area. You can secure the scarf to your level of tightness using the velcro strap.

The pillow is easy to clean and can be machine washed so you can always keep it fresh and free of bacteria.

Of the current sleeping travel pillows that are available on the market, the Trtl travel pillow is one of the lightest and least bulkiest which makes it easy to travel with.

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The Trtl travel pillow is an innovative new product in a market that hasn't seen much change over the years, and It will provide additional support and comfort when worn. It isn't quite as comfy as alternatives higher on the list because of its size, but its lightness and compactness make it easy to travel with.

This product has been an essential part of many peoples flying routine, and it has produced excellent results and remains one of the top-selling products in the travel pillow market.

The Cabeau Evolution travel pillow has taken the US by storm and has now found its way over to the UK. Made from high-quality dual density memory foam, this pillow has a truly unique design and shape and provides support to your neck in a 360-degree range no matter which way you lean to sleep.

This is great if you tend to fall forward when sleeping while travelling as this will prevent you from waking up with a sore neck. The memory foam is responsive, and contours to your neck and head shape for a high level of comfort.

The pillow has built-in drawcord so it's fully adjustable so you can fit it to your preferred level of support.

While this product does all the basics well, it also has additional features that make it a truly unique product. Included with each pillow are free memory foam ear plugs to help drown out external noises, and you can carry it all in the free included carry case.

The compact carry case compresses the pillow to 25% of its original size so it can be easily transported. The carry case has a connector so it can be easily attached to a backpack or luggage.

The pillow also contains a small pocket to store your smartphone and is designed to fit most headphones. The pillow cover is removable and machine washable. The memory foam has built-in cooling vent technology to ensure that your neck and head is kept cool throughout its use.

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Even if you're not a frequent flyer and the pillow stays in the compact case for months, the memory foam will instantly spring it back into its regular shape when you remove it.

The Cabeau travel pillow is a premium option, and its design and features justify the price tag. Whether you need it for a short drive or a long haul transatlantic flight, this product is top quality and has a whole host of uses.

One important point to note is that this is still very new to the UK, so the reviews do not quite yet reflect its effectiveness, so for a better gauge, we would advise you to also look at reviews for the same product but also through the US Amazon website.

Memorysoft is a UK based company that has created a range of memory foam products which has led to the release of a compact travel pillow.

This U shaped memory foam pillow contours to the shape of your neck and is covered in high-quality plush velour material, so it's extremely soft to touch, so you fall asleep with ease. Once you have finished using it, the memory foam springs restore back to its previous shape.

It's a great product when compared to alternative memory foam based travel pillows. It also has built-in adjustable toggles so you can alter the level of tightness.

Unlike the majority of memory foam products, the manufacturer includes an airing process during the creation of the product. This gets rid of the smell that's often associated with memory foam so you can begin to use it straight away.

Also included is a handy carry case so it can easily be stored, transported and kept cleaner. The cover is also removable so it can be machine washed and kept free of bacteria and germs.

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When you remove this from the packaging, you will be surprised at how luxurious the fabric feels and you will genuinely want to use it straight away. It is at an affordable price point and is a worthy investment especially if you have an upcoming long travel schedule.