Falling asleep on a plane or train is an Olympic sport no one trained for: your neck becomes a bobblehead, your seatmate’s elbows boomerang, and the cabin lights pop on exactly when REM begins. We can’t fix turbulence or that mysterious midair nacho craving, but the right travel pillow can. Whether you’re bracing for a long flight , a dawn commuter train , or a marathon road trip, consider this your neck’s VIP pass to dreamland.

We spoke with frequent flyers and travel pros at Esquire—people who log miles for a living—and we also tested and included a few of our own personal favorites. From memory-foam halos that clip to your carry-on to clever inflatables that vanish in your luggage , these picks are vetted for support, packability, and style alongside your other travel gad

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