I swear by this Trtl travel pillow, and it's 38% off for Prime Day right now

Prime Day is in full swing, and there's no better time to save on luggage and travel accessories before you hit the road or fly this summer. One standout deal is on the Trtl Travel Pillow, a godsend for upright, middle, and aisle-seaters, or anyone seeking extra neck support. For Prime Day, it's $39.70, which is 38% off and its lowest price since 2023.

I bought this pillow back in April so I'd have it for my 8-hour flights to and from Italy. I'd seen the Trtl Pillow on many best-of lists but was always skeptical. Rather than a plush or inflatable pillow, it's an ergonomic design incorporating a piece of molded plastic wrapped in lightweight fleece. You position the plastic along one side of your neck, then wrap the fleece around to achieve a secure fit with your neck in a neutral position.

After Italy and a recent road trip where I took some hourslong naps, I'm happy to report that I won't leave home without this pillow in the future — my neck pain didn't creep up on me. Insider Reviews editor Gabi Chase feels the same. "This is the only travel pillow I've tried that fits my long, thin neck," she says. "The wrap is easily adjustable and kept my head in a fixed position, sparing me from the agonizing cycle of headbobbing and shocking myself awake."

Why we love the Trtl Travel Pillow

A black fleece scarf and with trtl logo is shown with a plastic neck support insert beside a trtl pouch with clip.

The Trtl Travel Pillow consists of a lightweight fleece scarf and plastic neck support, and it can be carried in a convenient pouch.

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Unmatched ergonomic support: Upright sleepers won't find the same level of support in other travel pillows. Some standard plush or inflatable pillows are designed for upright sleep, but none offer the structure of the Trtl. This is key for people with long, thin necks or chronic neck pain.
Low profile means less bulk: If you dislike the standard, bulky U-ring pillows like I do, the Trtl Pillow has an incredibly thin profile and weighs just 4.6 ounces.
Portability: The pillow fits neatly inside its convenient carry pouch, which features a carabiner for clipping to your luggage or backpack. Combined, the pillow and pouch weigh a mere 6.3 ounces.
Easy to clean: I have yet to wash my pillow, but the care directions say you can remove the plastic support and toss the fleece wrap into the washer on cold. Then you'll want to air-dry it.

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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