This product was easy to inflate, you can inflate or deflate it to fit your needs. It held my neck in a good place and it is super easy to carry. It isn't clumsy like other neck pillows. Also, it is very soft and comfortable. I highly recommend it.

If you travel once or multiple times a year, like I do, or need to sleep upright due to medical or surgery event and are looking for the perfect pillow; then look no more! I have tried them all and by far and feel I finally found the best of the best! Looking for a gift for someone who travels? It makes the perfect gift and if you know of someone having surgery who will need to sleep in a recliner during recovery, they will be forever grateful for the get well gift (and it's much cheaper than flowers, lol)!

If you are looking at travel pillows, you probably have the same questions that I had when I was searching, so here's what I found with this product.

What are the accessories included besides the travel pillow and are they useful?
Yes! First you have a detachable hood with a draw string. Unattached from the pillow it allows you the choice to use it or not. When in use, combined with the eye mask, you will be able to sleep even during daylight as the hood comes down over your forehead and can cover the eye mask entirely, depending upon how you adjust it. If you get cold on the plane easily, the hood allows you to keep warm as air doesn't blow on the top of your head, but around it. When not in use, I lay it flat up against the back my seat on the head rest (I try to distance myself from lice and germs on a plane-you just never know) as it is fully washable.

The eye mask...believe me you will use it! This eye mask is non binding, comfortable and the greatest part- it doesn't sit flat on your eyes! It is an extremely soft semi molded mask with a comfortable band. It doesn't make you sweat and serves as a wonderful blackout even during daylight. I have even washed this and it's held up well.

Finally the 2 sets of ear plugs, which are a gem when you really need them. Recently I was on a plane and the engines were so loud it was actually painful. I was grateful when I remembered the small box containing the 4 ear plugs in the storage bag. They were soft, comfortable and did the trick.

Also the storage bag, not only contains the hood, eye mask, ear plugs, and the travel pillow so everything is contained in a small compact size (about two fists put together).

What about the travel pillow itself, is it better to inflate it yourself or buy one with a manual inflation button?
For all those worried about having to blow it up, don't worry! I cannot blow up a balloon, but 3 small breaths my pillow is all set! What I love the most is you can adjust the firmness. I keep mine about 90% full and it stays full the entire trip, no leakage! When deflating I just use a wipe around the valve and by pressing on it deflates it in seconds. Then since it is fully washable (remove the cover from inner tube), it is germ free! So the manual air pump pillow style, is not the answer. Think about it, if the hand pump inside the pillow malfunctioned, you'd be without comfort!

Is the travel pillow comfortable at home?
Ok, so I've tried them all. This is the best pillow ever as it can be used for travel and home. I used this pillow when I had surgery and had to sleep upright. It was a nightmare to try to adjust pillows, prop myself up, etc. until I used this pillow. I put myself in a recliner used the pillow with the flat side against the recliner. This allowed me to sleep upright without my head falling forward or to the side. Finally sleep! When traveling I've used it this way and also turned it around so the back is in the front (usually when I am in an exit row seat that doesn't recline). Most comfortable pillow ever.

So stop thinking and just buy it!

I was so worried about it being uncomfortable because it's inflatable, but this thing is AMAZING! It's the first neck pillow that actually fully supports my neck. The material is so comfortable too. I was worried it'd feel like an uncomfortable, crinkly plastic balloon, but I think I'm just going to walk around permanently with this thing around my neck and just accept the awkward stares. Lol! No, but really. Best neck pillow I have ever had and I like that when I don't need it, it compresses to the size of a grapefruit.

I love it! You can adjust the firmness off the pillow since it's self inflated. After you're done, it deflates and it fits right back into the pouch. It's compact and perfect for long road trips or flights.

I have never slept on a plane without neck pain. I used this on my trip to Europe and it was AMAZING!!! I have bought one for each of my family members.
I used it with the velcro strap in the back and the pillow angled down, so my chin could slightly rest on the middle section. I would inflate it (super easy), then put it on and then let out any extra air, slowly, to make it the right comfort. It was almost like a super soft cloud/neck brace. I'll try to upload a video later( haven't tried making a video before). I have to tell everyone, please try this pillow!! And buy extra, because you will love it🩷🩷🩷 I've tried so many others in the past, but these people finally nailed it! Plus it inflates and deflates super easy! You don't have to rush to try and put the cap on the blow part when inflating, and there is a little button on the inside if the inflation hole that you can gently press to release pressure or deflate. I can't so how happy I am to have found this pillow. I'm a hairstylist and I have sent the link to this pillow to all my clients. Highly recommended!!