Your list of what to pack for a trip to Thailand should definitely include a travel pillow for the long flight. One thing I’ve found that greatly changes my comfort level on an international flight is a travel pillow that fits well and is easy to pack.
Pillows for Neck Support
There are a myriad of travel pillows on the market today- donut, or C-shape, infinity wrap, rectangular, inflatable, bead, and foam. The most important feature for your personal pillow is that it supports your neck and isn’t made from an ingredient you’re allergic to.
Using a pillow that is too small and doesn’t provide support is as good as having no pillow at all, and a pillow that is too big can also misalign your neck and create more problems. but it costs more. Not a great deal!
There are five important components to a quality travel pillow- shape, fill, thickness, ease of packing, and washable. Read the below review of the top pillows that meet these requirements.
TRTL TRAVEL PILLOW
This is a unique travel pillow with a removable washable cover, hypoallergenic, and lightweight. The internal support structure is made of durable plastic and surrounded by a super-soft fleece and memory foam. This pillow has more than 31,000 reviews on Amazon and a 100-day money back guarantee.
Features
- Hypoallergenic Fabric
- Internal Support Structure
- Internal Flipper that automatically adjusts to any size neck and face
- Machine Washable
- Lightweight and Compact Design: Weighing 4.5oz
Pros
- 100 Day money back guarantee
- Machine washable
- Solid support
- Soft breathable material
Cons
- Doesn’t fold flat
- Gets hot
- Earphones don’t fit comfortably
- Doesn’t have a carry case
TRTL PLUS TRAVEL PILLOW
The Plus pillow has all the features of the TRTL Travel Pillow with the added features of a breathable mesh fabric, waterproof carry case, and toggle adjustment! One of the most common complaints about travel pillows, and a very valid one, is that the pillow doesn’t fit right. The pillow has two toggles on the outside that can be turned to lower or raise the height of the support until you find the right fit.
Features
- Hypoallergenic fabric
- Internal support structure
- Internal “Flipper” that automatically adjusts to any size neck and face
- Machine washable
- Lightweight and compact design: weighing 4.5oz
Pros
- 100 Day money back guarantee
- Machine washable
- Solid support
- Height adjustable
- Soft breathable material
Cons
- Unable to get support without wrapping too tight
- Not intuitive
- No support
- Washable fabric shrinks in wash
TRTL PILLOW COOL
It’s always nice when a company listens to their customers. Customer reviews stated that the TRTL Travel Pillow was too hot. It needs to be wrapped securely around the neck to offer support, so it only makes since to make the wrap out a breathable mesh fabric. TRTL made listened and made this improvement using a cool to the touch Tencel® fabric.
Features
- 100 Day money back guarantee
- Machine washable
- Solid support
- Waterproof carry case
- Tencel® fabric- Cool to the touch
- Anti-odor and anti-bacterial
Pros
- 100 Day money back guarantee
- Machine washable
- Improved cushioning
- Soft comfortable material
Cons
- No support
- Washable fabric shrinks in the wash
- Supportive on one side only
- Confusing to put on
Conclusion
TRTL makes a pillow unlike any other on the market. The durable plastic structure with “flippers” assists the pillow to fit people of all different sizes. For travelers that need extra height or less than the average height, TRTL has it covered with their TRTL Travel PLUS. For those of us that run a bit warmer, especially when we sleep, the TRTL pillow COOL is the way to go. Our family, with all our different needs, has all three of these pillows, in addition to the Pillow Junior, not reviewed here.
This pillow meets all of our family’s requirements and the 100-day moneyback guarantee allowed us to try them all worry free. We won’t be turning these in or replacing them for a long time. Seriously, this could be your last travel pillow!
Regarding the cons in this review, I think several of these can be avoided. Be sure to wash your cover in cold water to avoid shrinkage and be sure to watch the instructional video to learn how to adjust the durable plastic support so your head can lean to either side and the support isn’t too tight (watch the video).
Leave a comment and tell me what your favorite travel pillow is. Have you tried the TRTL travel pillow yet? Reach out if you have any questions or just want to share ideas or your travel stories. Feel free to email me at cyanne@bestdestinationsthailand.com or leave a comment below. Together, we can share our experiences or just learn from others. The world opens to those with knowledge.
All the best,
Cyanne