I was introduced to the concept of a travel pillow quite late, but it’s proved to be my trusty companion through a couple of long bus trips. Mine is a traditional U-shaped one, but it looks like more alternatives are coming up all the time.

The Neckii Pillow is one of them, and it’s… interesting. Which means it has both good and bad parts.

The good: it’s made from lightweight foam so it might support the neck better than an inflated pillow; the cover can be removed and washed separately. It’s also got a cute name.

The bad: I relied on the shape of my pillow to sleep, resting my cheek on one of the sides, which would be impossible with the Neckii; it takes up more space than an inflatable pillow. And my old one cost about $10, which is half the Neckii’s price.

It’s a matter of travel style in the end. I wouldn’t switch, but if you’ve tried the U-shaped kind and didn’t feel comfortable, here’s an option.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $17.99 on Amazon.com.

Via bookofjoe