How can I effectively sleep on the train?
June 9, 2011 5:52 AM   Subscribe

Is there a travel neck pillow (preferably inflatable) that won't bring my head in contact with the (gross commuter-rail) seat or window?

The models I've seen, designed for airplanes, still force the user to rely on the seatback for head support. I just want to be able to sleep on the train without picking up all the exotic germs. I suppose I could try a regular pillow but I would really prefer some sort of hybrid solution that keeps the pillow in place and also provides neck support. Difficulty: must be appropiate to drag along on a daily commute. Thanks!
posted by moammargaret to Travel & Transportation (4 answers total)
 
What about the travel-pillow-sweatshirt thing? It doesn't provide the additional support you're asking for, but does keep your head from directly touching other surfaces.
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed at 6:03 AM on June 9, 2011 [1 favorite]


They look borderline ridiculous, but I've heard good things about the Komfort Kollar and the SkyRest. You effectively lean onto your lap with the latter.
posted by meowzilla at 8:41 AM on June 9, 2011


Take a piece of old sheet or thin blanket or towel. Put it over the seat back (or over your head).
posted by anaelith at 6:52 PM on June 9, 2011


Response by poster: Update: I bought one of these from LL Bean. I get great 45-minute chunks of sleep on the train. Downside is that I look like an idiot, but that ship has long since sailed.
posted by moammargaret at 4:48 PM on June 18, 2011


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