Product Review: Comfy Commuter Travel Pillow

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What Is it: The Comfy Commuter Travel and Neck Pillow.

Price and Where to Buy: At the time of publication, the pillow was on sale on Amazon and The Comfy Commuter website for $39.99.

Pros:

Offers a full money back guarantee (if purchased through the Comfy Commuter website) if returned within 30 days of delivery
Flat back doesn’t push your head forward
Slip resistant fabric on the back helps keep the pillow in place
Optional chin strap can be used for a snug fit and for additional neck support
Side pocket for storage
Washable
Made in the USA
Compacts down into an attached carry bag

Cons:

Although there are included straps to help compress the pillow, I still found it bulky to carry on a plane
I felt that the using the chin strap made me feel like I was being strangled by the pillow, and that without it, my head would fall forward while I slept

How it Rates:

Usefulness: 6/10. If the pillow works for you, it’s definitely useful! If it doesn’t, than it’s just another bulky item to haul around while you travel
Value: 5/10. The price point is still very high for a travel pillow, even on sale
Durability: 10/10. The outer cover is made of 85 percent polyester and 15 percent cotton, and the inner cover is 100 percent polyester. The pillow is very durable and will last a while, since it is washable
Cool Factor: 8/10. This pillow isn’t any dorkier than any other travel pillow.

Final Verdict: This pillow didn’t work for me, but hundreds of happy reviewers on Amazon love it. Since there’s a money-back guarantee, you might as well try it for yourself if you’re in the market for a new travel pillow.

(Photo: Comfy Commuter)

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