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A traveler asleep in a plane window seat at dusk, head resting on a grey NODD Travel Pillow

Travel sleep, three pieces

Sleep anywhere
you sit.

A soft wrap with a support hidden inside. It holds your head where you put it, so you stop waking up every time it drops.

The grey NODD Travel Pillow opened, with its flexible support frame slid halfway out of the fleece

How it is built

A scarf with a spine.

From the outside it is a fleece wrap. Inside there is a flexible support, padded with foam, that sits under your jaw.

  • The support does the work

    It props your head on one side. You stop holding your head up yourself.

  • The fleece keeps it in place

    Wrapped snug, it makes a small hammock for your jaw.

  • Nothing behind your neck

    Your head stays back against the headrest, where it should be.

The Travel Pillow in detail
The grey NODD Travel Pillow folded flat next to a paperback book, in front of an open travel bag

In your bag

Packs to the size of a paperback.

It folds down to 8.7 by 9.5 inches and weighs 4.7 oz. Drop it in your bag or wrap it around a handle, and forget about it until you sit down.

  • Nothing to inflate

    Take it off the bag, wrap it on. That is the setup.

  • Wash it. Let it dry.

    The support slides out and the cover goes in the machine.

How to wear it

Three steps. Ten seconds.

It takes a try or two to find your fit. After that it is automatic.

  1. 1

    Place the support

    Open the fastening. Set the support against the side of your neck, just under the jaw.

  2. 2

    Wrap it like a scarf

    Bring the fabric around your neck and close it. As snug as you like.

  3. 3

    Lean in

    Rest your head on the support. Swap sides whenever you want.

4.7 oz

On the scale

About the weight of a small apple. You will not notice it in a bag.

8.7 x 9.5 in

Packed flat

Roughly the footprint of a paperback.

1 size

Adjustable

The wrap closes where you want it. As snug as you like, on either side.

Figures for the Travel Pillow.

Compared

A wrap, next to a U-shaped pillow.

Both exist for the same reason. They go about it differently, and each has a catch.

NODD wrap pillowClassic U-shaped pillow
How it holds youA support inside the wrap props your head on one side.A soft cushion sits all around your neck.
Behind your neckFlat fabric. Your head stays against the headrest.Padding at the back can push your head forward.
FitAdjustable. You choose the side and how snug it is.Usually one fixed shape.
In your bagFolds to 8.7 x 9.5 x 3.6 in and wraps around a handle.Bulky, unless it is inflatable.
WashingSupport comes out, cover goes in the machine.Depends on the model.
The catchTakes a try or two to get the fit right.Nothing to learn. You just put it on.

Where it works

Any seat that stays upright.

It does not lean on anything, so the seat you got is fine.

A man asleep in a plane seat wearing the grey NODD Travel Pillow
On a planeWindow, middle or aisle.
A woman asleep by a train window wearing the grey NODD Travel Pillow
On a trainEven when the view is good.
A passenger asleep in a car seat wearing the grey NODD Travel Pillow
In a carPassenger seat only, please.

Two pillows

Fleece or breathable knit.

Same shape, same support. The difference is the fabric, the padding and the weight.

Travel PillowPillow Cool
FabricSoft fleeceBreathable knit
Best forCold cabins, a cozy feelWarm cabins, hot sleepers
Weight4.7 oz (133 g)9 oz (254 g)
ColorGreyBlack
Price$47.99$51.99

Questions

Straight answers.

How is this different from a U-shaped pillow?

A U-shaped pillow is a cushion around your neck. NODD is a wrap with a flexible support hidden inside. The support sits under your jaw on one side and holds your head where you put it, so it does not drop forward when you fall asleep.

Does it work in a middle or aisle seat?

Yes. The support holds your head on its own, so you do not need a window or a neighbor to lean on. It works on the left, on the right, or under the chin.

Travel Pillow or Pillow Cool?

Same shape, same support. The Travel Pillow is fleece: soft, warm, and the lighter of the two. Pillow Cool uses a breathable knit with extra padding. It is heavier, and better if you run hot or travel in summer.

Can I wash it?

Yes. Take the support out, machine wash the cover as shown on its care label, and let it dry fully before you put the support back. For the sleep mask, follow its care label.

Will it make economy feel like a bed?

No. It will stop your head from dropping, which is what usually wakes you up. That is the whole job.

Where do you ship?

To all 50 US states. The shipping cost and delivery estimate are shown before you pay.