Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow
A neck pillow that straps to the seat so your head stays back
A dual-density memory foam travel pillow with raised side supports, a thin flat back and straps that attach to the seat headrest to stop your head falling forward. Removable, washable cover.
Our take
For a lot of people, the problem with sleeping upright is the head dropping forward. A plain horseshoe doesn't do much about that.
This one does. The straps attach it to the airplane headrest, so your head is held back when you fall asleep sitting up. Raised sides and a thin flat back help it sit right in the seat, and the cover comes off to wash. The catch shows up when you land. It's still a horseshoe of memory foam you carry everywhere, and at 329 g it isn't light.
It's a wash for most people. Plenty of travelers sleep about as well with a rolled jacket or no pillow at all. Buy it if you fly overnight and the head drop is what keeps you awake. Otherwise skip it and pack lighter.
Who it’s for
Travelers on overnight flights whose head keeps dropping forward when they sleep sitting up.
Skip it if
Skip it if you pack light or rarely sleep on planes. A rolled jacket or a compact inflatable pillow takes up much less space.
Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow: questions people ask
Are travel neck pillows worth it?
On overnight flights in economy, some people find them a real help. Others sleep just as well without one. It comes down to how you sleep sitting up.
Does a travel pillow count as a carry-on item?
Many airlines don't count a neck pillow toward your carry-on allowance, but rules vary. Clipping it to your bag is a common way to carry it.
How do I stop my head falling forward on a plane?
Recline a little, keep your lower back supported and use a pillow that holds your head back. This one does that with straps to the headrest.
Where we recommend it
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