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The Travelrest NEST Ultimate just may be the ultimate in comfort for a travel pillow. This memory foam option provides solid cranium support and eases any strain on your neck regardless of whether you are a lay-back, side, or leaning-forward type of sleeper. This high-sided, U-shaped pillow is contoured to both your shoulders and the nape of your neck. And when you weight the back of the pillow with your head, this specific design actually pulls the arms comfortably inward around your neck, offering increased support for those of us with bobblehead issues. The removable, machine-washable cover is a blend of polyester and spandex, offering a velvety next-to-skin feel that makes you want to snuggle up with this pillow on long trips.
While the plush NEST Ultimate is a dream to sleep on, it is more of a nightmare to pack. The supportive memory foam that makes this travel pillow so comfortable needs to be squeezed, stuffed, folded, and compressed to fit in the included stuff sack. Based on our experience, it's easier to roll up this pillow than fold and stuff it. Unlike other memory foam options, this one doesn't include straps to secure to a headrest. Fortunately, it is much less likely to slip out of place than other comparable products, so you can rest easy on your next trip knowing that you chose the most comfortable travel pillow we've tested.

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Its tall memory-foam walls let it offer more support than any other pillow we tested. It’s also shaped to sit flush against a headrest, and it compresses to a manageable size.

It’s a fleece scarf with a built-in plastic brace—like a one-sided neck brace, but softer and cozier. However, it’s not so great if you tend to shift position while you sleep.

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No matter whether you're a front, side, or head-back sleeper, the Cabeau Evolution S3 is an incredibly comfortable, versatile, and trusted travel pillow. The memory foam provides just enough support without being too stiff, while a slimmer back allows for proper spine alignment and doesn't push your chin uncomfortably forward like other Cabeau models. The raised sides and adjustable clasp help keep your head in place, and the adjustable velcro straps easily slip over any headrest to keep the pillow perfectly in place. The plush polyester cover features a small built-in pocket and is removable so that it can be machine washed after your trip. The Evolution S3 effortlessly rolls up to more than half its size and includes a travel bag with a large, zippered top that makes packing simple and quick.
While the cover of the Evolution S3 is easy to remove to wash, it is a bit more challenging to get the cover back over the pillow when it's time to use again. This is largely due to the unique shape of the supple memory foam core, which can be tough to properly align with the cover without some extra care. And although this pillow can spin around to adapt for front-facing sleepers, it is a bit less supportive of your chin than the design suggests. It can be comfortably worn without a headrest, but again, due to the squishiness of the memory foam, the S3 is most supportive when attached to a seat. Overall these are minor criticisms for a travel pillow that otherwise offers superb support &mdash; whether traveling by car, plane, or train, the Evolution S3 easily earns our top spot for a portable pillow.

No matter whether you're a front, side, or head-back sleeper, the Cabeau Evolution S3 is an incredibly comfortable, versatile, and trusted travel pillow. The memory foam provides just enough support without being too stiff, while a slimmer back allows for proper spine alignment and doesn't push your chin uncomfortably forward like other Cabeau models. The raised sides and adjustable clasp help keep your head in place, and the adjustable velcro straps easily slip over any headrest to keep the pillow perfectly in place. The plush polyester cover features a small built-in pocket and is removable so that it can be machine washed after your trip. The Evolution S3 effortlessly rolls up to more than half its size and includes a travel bag with a large, zippered top that makes packing simple and quick.
While the cover of the Evolution S3 is easy to remove for washing, it is a bit more challenging to get back over the pillow when it's time to use it again. This is largely due to the unique shape of the supple memory foam core, which can make it hard to properly align with the cover without extra care. Although this pillow can spin around to adapt for front-facing sleepers, it is a bit less supportive of your chin than the design suggests. It can be comfortably worn without a headrest, but is most supportive when attached to a seat due to the squishiness of the memory foam. Overall these are minor criticisms for a travel pillow that otherwise offers superb support &mdash; whether traveling by car, plane, or train, the Evolution S3 easily earns our top spot for a portable pillow.

This airplane pillow attaches to your headrest, so I can actually sleep on a plane — even in the middle seat

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This memory-foam neck-support pillow is highly adjustable, but without a contoured back, it can’t quite sit flush with the headrest. It’s available at many airport stores, though.

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