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Step 1
Determine your needs. Will you be traveling by air, train, automobile, boat, backpack or canoe? Are you looking for a very small item that can easily be stored in your luggage, or would you prefer something more substantial that you can sleep on? Do you need something that is waterproof? Do you have any particular physical issues that might determine the type of pillow you need, such as allergies? Is the pillow for an adult or child?
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Step 2
For children, pillows come with an array of characters and animals, with built-in speakers and little pockets. For the allergy-prone, there are hypoallergenic pillows. Inflatable pillows help when you're packing light, and for those who want luxury, cashmere-covered pillows should do the trick. A massaging pillow can make those aches and pains disappear. Temperpedic pillows are very popular, as well as the U-shaped microbead varieties.
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Step 3
You can choose from two kinds of orthopedic pillows: displacement or supportive. Memory foam travel pillows are referred to as displacement pillows as they can conform to the shape of your head or neck. Other displacement pillows available are filled with water or air.Supportive pillows are most likely made of a combination of foam and fibers and do not mold to contours, but offer a firmer support for those who need it.Some versatile foam travel pillows are on the market now with interchangeable cores, from mild to extra firm.
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Step 4
Inflatable pillows are available for both the neck and lumbar region.
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Step 5
Read a detailed comparison of the many foam pillows available to determine which s right for you. This site (see below) offers comparisons on size, composition, firmness and other special features.
