I travel internationally a couple times a year. I think the best approach is to realize it won't be great and you won't sleep, and just go into it with a powering through mindset. There's no pillow that is going to make you comfortable sleeping upright in economy, but the flight is only 6 hours. You wouldn't get a full night's sleep regardless. The pillow is just one more thing to deal with in a crowded space. You will be OK.

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have suggestions for the *smallest*? We're trying to do all carry on to HI and have a red eye home in economy that is going to be rough ... but I don't want to sacrifice too much valuable space for what is essentially a single use item.

You can just hang the neck pillow or wear it if needed. A lot of things can be carried or worn or hung off your luggage.

I like the twist memory foam ones. It's just a long tube that you can configure in any set up. I kind of prop it between my legs and then bend it under my chin and around the side of my head to lean on.

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have suggestions for the *smallest*? We're trying to do all carry on to HI and have a red eye home in economy that is going to be rough ... but I don't want to sacrifice too much valuable space for what is essentially a single use item.

An inflatable one is going to be the smallest even if not the most luxurious.

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have suggestions for the *smallest*? We're trying to do all carry on to HI and have a red eye home in economy that is going to be rough ... but I don't want to sacrifice too much valuable space for what is essentially a single use item.

I have one that features a removable cover over an inflatable insert. I love that I can wash the exterior, plus the whole thing packs down super small when not in use. Bought it ages ago, but I’m sure similar ones exist.

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