Travel pillow - any good recommendations?

daffydog

I'm heading off to South Africa on an overnight flight and think that I would be better to buy a travel pillow. I do not want an inflatable one as believe that they are not very comfortable but want one that can be either compressed or does not take up too much room. I have been looking at this one and wonder if anyone had any experience or it.It appeals because it is not too bulky. But I am concerned that it only supports one side of my head so if I turn my head I will have no support.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GSUXK26/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=B5P1N4HR19T5&coliid=I3NS41P0QHI4IL

Alternatively should I just go for a standard memory foam one and try and squash it into my hand luggage. One such as this.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008VABY10/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=B5P1N4HR19T5&coliid=I18UB4PVQ92KIF

Or does anyone have any suggestions of pillows that they have used and found comfortable and supportive.

mgdavid

I always prebook a window seat and just use my coat / jacket / hoody / extra blanket or whatever. Once I've convinced myself I'm going to have a good sleep it just happens.

C_Mababejive

I always use a large towel so that i can roll it up and tuck behind my neck. Does the job well

meer53

Neither would help me, i never sleep for longer than about 15 minutes on any flight, overnight or not. I resign myself to the fact. It's no big deal really. A premature baby who never slept for more than 4 hours until she was 2 cured me of my need for meaningful sleep.

clarryd

You can buy the polystyrene ball filled ones that are in the shape of a horse shoe from the pound shops, they are normally by the car part section. These are just as good as the more expensive ones as I have tried and tested.

Think they only come in 2 colours PINK or BLUE

PeacefulWaters

My teen swears by one I picked up in Poundland. For £1.

Mrs PW just curses me for booking her in to economy.

I just sleep anyway and wake up aching.

Good luck!

wallbash

We bought the amazon one, mainly because the cover is removable and washable. Big success.

daffydog

wallbash wrote: »

We bought the amazon one, mainly because the cover is removable and washable. Big success.

Which amazon one? One I posted a link to or a different one?

daffydog

C_Mababejive wrote: »

I always use a large towel so that i can roll it up and tuck behind my neck. Does the job well

Thanks for the suggestion. Could be a useful tip.

daffydog

mgdavid wrote: »

I always prebook a window seat and just use my coat / jacket / hoody / extra blanket or whatever. Once I've convinced myself I'm going to have a good sleep it just happens.

This won't work for me as I have aisle seats both ways chosen so I don't have to clamber over someone else if I want to get up. Hence need for a pillow.

ibizafan_2

I had high hopes of the J Pillow, widely available, which we purchased for our trip to Australia last year. Unfortunately, it wasn't much help, although I find it difficult to sleep on a plane anyway. I agree with another poster in that the window seat is best for trying to snatch a nap, as you can lean on blankets and pillows. I do see people sleeping successfully with travel pillows, but I have a feeling that they are the kind of people who can sleep anywhere, unlike me.