We Tested the Viral Travel Pillow That Promises Sleep on Planes

When it comes to air travel, I’m admittedly not the calmest person on the plane. Whether that’s due to anticipation for my upcoming trip or dread of the undeniable discomfort I’m about to face is dependent upon the situation. But even when I’m just plain excited, I’d still like to try to get some shut eye for the sake of feeling well-rested upon arrival. Before getting my hands on the Trtl travel pillow, this was merely impossible for me. Even with noise-canceling headphones, a window seat to awkwardly rest my head, and the plastic-wrapped blanket distributed by flight attendants before takeoff, sleep was never in the cards for me.

Trtl neck wraps may look a little weird (or like an oddly-shaped scarf), but they solve all of these problems by offering unparalleled support thanks to their ergonomic design, which keeps your head tilted at just the right angle. The hypoallergenic fabric – which may be either sweat-wicking or cooling, depending on which model you select – is stretched to create a hammock effect, and when in use, it relieves tension on your spine and muscles that you might regularly endure in a plane seat or in the back of a car.

What’s more, all of Trtl’s products are lightweight and portable, and they easily fasten onto carry-on luggage for quick access. The brand has become so popular that the classic neck pillow has about 4,500 reviews at the time of posting with a nearly five-star rating. 98.6 percent of travelers prefer a Trtl Pillow or a Trtl Pillow Plus over a U-shaped pillow, according to the brand’s site.

Three PS editors intrigued by the hype tested out slightly different Trtl pillows on multiple trips, and we’ve all delivered our honest feedback and ratings ahead. Scroll to see why you might have just met your new go-to travel accessory.