If you’re like me, you’ve traveled with neck pillow, but constantly struggle to find a comfortable position. Either the back of the pillow pushes your head forward or the sides don’t actually support your neck.
You end up lugging around a big “U” shaped accessory for your whole trip. Might as well be a volleyball named Wilson.
I was recently introduced to The Travel Halo and have taken it on two trips now and it’s been a total game changer.
The design is simple, yet effective.
It’s worn like a headband but two built-in pads in the back keep your head from rolling to the side. I was skeptical that it would actually work, but sure enough, my head didn’t fall to the side, even when I added a little extra force.
To make the deal even sweeter, The Travel Halo has a built-in eye mask and small pouches for ear plugs, so you don’t need to worry about packing a bunch of extra items in your carry-on.
Rather than needing to pack a bulky pillow or something that I need to blow up, the Travel Halo is about the size of my fist when rolled up.
As it turns out, there are actually two styles of The Travel Halo. I have both so I was able to compare the two side by side to see which I liked better.
Original Travel Halo
Stretch Fabric for Secure Fit
Super Lightweight
Compact Design
Flat Back Design Prevents Muscle Fatigue
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New Travel Halo
Super Soft Fleece Fabric
Microbead Sleep Mask
Adjustable Straps
Flat Back Design Prevents Muscle Fatigue
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While some product reviews mention that the original Travel Halo was too tight around their heads, I actually prefer the original design, mostly because it’s a bit smaller in size.
The new design is definitely more cozy, easily adjustable and the eye mask is amazing, but I typically try to pack as light as possible and the original design is slightly more compact.
Whether your prefer a compact size or comfort, if you’ve been looking for the best travel pillow alternative, definitely check out The Travel Halo!
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This is awesome!! I can’t stand being on a long flight without a neck pillow, and I also need to sleep with an eye mask and ear plugs… I love that this combines it all, and is compact, too! I had to ditch my neck pillow at a hostel when I was in New Zealand because it just became too much of a hassle lugging around this pillow that I literally only used on the airplane. This thing is now on my wish list for sure!
Looks like a good product! I’ve never used a travel pillow because I’ve never wanted to carry it around (too much space!) though on overnight bus rides a neck pillow would definitely have come in handy… will check this out for future travels!