This bizarre-looking travel pillow won us over, and it's 20% off in Prime Day's final hours

For as long as mankind has embarked on travel, we have also sought comfort when doing so. Especially when locked in cramped seating for hours, achieving decent sleep can feel impossible — and that's where the Trtl Pillow Plus comes in handy. It's a pricey investment for better travel, but thanks to this Prime Day travel deal, you can get 20% off now.

Whether you've stared enviously at a fellow passenger using one, heard glowing reviews from a family member, or never heard of it before, it's not unusual to be skeptical at first. After all, the scarf-like design throws traditional travel pillow expectations out the window. However, in our guide to the best travel pillows, our reviewers found this to be the most supportive and effective option available.

Ahead of the holiday season, this deal couldn't come at a better time. Many folks will be packing suitcases and enduring the annual trip to see family for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Don't let the hourslong travel wear you thin before nosy family members can; catch some much-needed rest with the right neck pillow.

Buy it if: You're an upright sleeper on flights, trains, and long drives, in need of support to keep your head from lolling over while seated. It keeps you from snapping awake when your neck relaxes in sleep, instead providing a rigid headrest.

Skip if: You yearn for plush comfort during your travels or need an option that can double as a traditional pillow. The unique appeal of the Trtl Pillow Plus simultaneously limits its capabilities as a standard neck pillow — it can only be used as intended.

Excitingly for me as a Deals editor, the Trtl Pillow Plus is almost never on sale. It sees regular "markdowns" on the TikTok Shop, but don't be fooled: it's almost always $85 to get one. That's what makes this $68 discount so exciting.

It's undoubtedly pricier than other options you can find — I can't deny that I've also fallen victim to cheap, cute neck pillows from the mall. But time and time again, they fail to make plane sleep any easier, while Trtl begs to differ. Frequent fliers, business trip takers, and road trip passengers won't regret shelling out on a Pillow Plus, especially with this discount.

More Prime Day travel pillow deals

If you sleep face down on your tray table, have a wall to rest your head on, or just prefer something more plush, October Prime Day offers more travel pillow deals to better fit your needs.

Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

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