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To be clear, I have no problem sleeping on a plane.
To me, the whistling sound that fills the aircraft resembles a chloroform rag. But sleeping is never fun. I am constantly falling forward, twisting my neck and drooling on the window. I have rarely come across a neck pillow that frees up my entire body and allows me to sleep truly soundly.
Kimiandy's inflatable travel air pillow is the best one I've ever tried, and it only costs $20. The flocked finish is velvety soft and has several features not found on many other travel pillows (even the most expensive ones).
Here's everything you need to know about this travel pillow.
The Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow allows you to easily sleep on the plane in different positions to help you relax on long flights. Plus, the innovative air valve makes it easy to inflate and deflate even in tight spaces.
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Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow can be turned in different ways to find the perfect position for a completely relaxing sleep. There are several holes around the pillow at different angles, allowing for a “massage table” position (hanging your face through the top hole), as well as side sleeping and bear hugs.
The pillow is not airtight, so you can bury your face in it and have no problem getting oxygen.
It felt like each location was aimed at travelers of slightly different heights. Even though I'm 5 feet 5 inches tall, my head fit perfectly into the hole on the pillow. The side sleeping position was also comfortable, although I had to lean forward a bit more to get comfortable. I had to sit much taller to do a bearhug with the pillow reversed. In other words, the pillow should be able to accommodate most travelers.
You'll be hard-pressed to find a travel pillow that folds up this small and is a great value. It's a little larger than a grapefruit and comes with a travel bag, so you can easily wrap it in your carry-on for easy transport.
It's not difficult to put away. Some travel pillows can only be stowed by having a passenger sit on them while shaking the bag vigorously.
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The Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow sports the single largest inflation/deflation mechanism I've ever seen. Instead of a traditional small air valve that you have to pressurize and exhale with a blush, this pillow has a wide opening with a silicone tab that closes when you hold your breath. No more fumbling with the lid of your pillow before it deflates.
I was able to fully inflate the pillow in 4 breaths.
When you want to deflate your pillow, just pull the tab. Just fold it a few times and you'll have a perfectly flat pillow.
This large valve greatly reduces the inflation and deflation process compared to other pillows. It's ready to use in seconds and can be placed back in your bag.
When you place your face on the top of the Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow, your eyes will also rest comfortably inside the pillow. If you place your phone in the middle, you can watch movies without using any of your body muscles.
this is wonderful In my case, I almost always fall asleep while watching movies on a plane. I had to tilt my head down a bit to look at my phone without straining my eyes, but it was still comfortable.
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To use the Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow comfortably, the back of the pillow may touch the backrest of the seat in front of you. Even if the seat is reclined, there must be enough room to maneuver (although sharp recline is possible) while you were sleeping It won't be a fun experience).
Taller people may need to use a tray table or place personal items on their lap to support a pillow when sleeping in a small space.
There is a fabric flap around the facerest to improve comfort around the forehead and chin. It works; it feels nice to use, but it can leave marks on your face after using it for a while. It's not grotesque, but if your crush is picking you up from the airport, you might not want to sleep soundly on this pillow.
The Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow comes with a (surprisingly high quality) sleep mask that reduces marks around your face.
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One look at this pillow and it's clear that it's made with practicality in mind. This is not an Instagram accessory. For $20, it's not mandatory. When fully inflated, it is bulbous and monotonous; big (19.6 x 11.8 x 11.8 inches) Still, I found it less embarrassing than some of the more elaborate neck wraps and hoods out there.
I also expected to be invading the personal atmosphere of other travelers, but it didn't bother me in the slightest.
For $20, you can't beat the Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow for comfort at 37,000 feet. Other modes of transportation such as buses or cars may also be convenient (but only if you're not the driver!).
It's worth mentioning that inflatable pillows are prone to punctures, but the price is low enough that buying a different pillow every few years won't cost you a fortune.
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