November 22, 2024 4 min read

Travelers, it's time for a new kind of comfort

When it comes to finding the best travel pillow for long flights, many travelers still rely on the traditional U-shaped airplane neck pillow to improve their comfort. But, if you’ve experienced discomfort trying to rest on a flight with that standardized neck pillow, you’re not alone. Common issues like lack of neck support, bulky design, and poor packability leave travelers stiff and cranky instead of relaxed and ready. Add to that a general lack of breathability, and those sweaty long-haul flights become even more uncomfortable. But a solution isn't as far off as you might think. A new wave of memory foam travel options like the HEST Pro Travel Pillow are changing the game in travel comfort, and might be the best choice for your next journey away from home.

The common ills of standard travel pillows

Insufficient Neck Support: Inflatable and microbead pillows are lightweight, but are also light on support around your neck and head. This unfortunate shortcoming usually rears its head in stiffness and neck pain after long flights.


Bulkiness and Poor Packability: The traditional U-shaped pillow might fit around your neck just fine, but try stashing it in your backpack or carry-on and you're in for a much more awkward experience. Microbeads are not known for their packability and these pillows are often bulky and hard to deal with in between flights. 

Lack of Breathability and Comfort: The materials many travel pillows have come to rely on tend to trap heat and don't offer the breathability that keeps travelers comfortable on longer flights. 

Outdated Design and Materials: Not only are these synthetic materials uncomfortable, they also wear out quickly and either feel scratchy or fail entirely. Ever picked up thousands of microbeads off the floor at the flight gate? Yeah, we don't recommend it.


What to look for in a modern travel pillow

Memory Foam Technology:A high quality foam that caters to the natural contours of your body, memory foam is a game-changer for travel pillows, providing unmatched support that adjusts to your head and neck.


Compact, Packable Design: Don't underestimate the importance of a travel pillow that compresses easily to fit in a carry-on. When you're in a packing pinch, you'll be glad to save a little space.

Breathable, High-Quality Fabrics:When looking for a travel pillow, seek out breathable materials that help regulate temperature and prevent overheating. 

Versatile Shape and Custom Fit: Modern travel pillows have moved beyond the U, implementing newer, more dynamic designs that fit comfortably around your neck or function in other positions like leaning against a window or sitting upright.

hest pro travel pillow: the ultimate travel solution

Designed for Modern Travelers: HEST understands that travelers aren't one size fits all, and designed a pillow that accommodates the many different ways we sleep on flights and on the road. Featuring three different sleeping modes and an innovative shape, this is the way we were meant to rest in transit. 

Superior Support and Comfort:A memory foam core provides firm yet soft support, adapting to the natural contours of the user's neck for ideal comfort.

Perfect for Long Flights: The ultimate travel companion, the HEST Pro Travel Pillow provides support when you need it, but is also compact and easy to carry, making it ideal for frequent flyers, long layovers and everything in between.

I’ve been searching for the right travel pillow for decades, and this one is it. The fact that it can stow away flipped inside out to keep it from getting dirty is huge. But then the soft Hest material, the small pillow function, and the neck pillow function—it has everything. The great thing about the neck pillow function is that it’s a bit bulki Read more about review stating Versatile & Comfy er than other neck pillows but it doesn’t lose its shape, which is what I need to stay comfortable and supported, and because of the material I don’t get hot like I do with other pillows. It’s the best and I can’t wait to use it on a redeye flight to Europe in February! — Gary, Traveler and HEST Pro Travel Pillow User

it's time for that travel pillow upgrade

If you’re ready to level up your travel comfort, say goodbye to the outdated airplane neck pillow and experience the benefits of a modern memory foam travel pillow. The HEST Pro Travel Pillow rises above the traditional U-shape that offers minimal neck support and takes up too much space, providing a high-quality memory foam travel pillow that contours to your neck, and offers unmatched support and comfort on long flights. Compact, breathable, and designed for today’s traveler, it’s the best choice for staying rested and comfortable in transit. Don’t settle for uncomfortable flights—try a travel pillow that actually works no matter where you take it. Ready to make the switch? Explore our memory foam travel pillow for your next adventure and feel the difference for yourself.

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