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Anyone used the Eagle Creek Fast Inflate™ Pillow for plane travel?

Has anyone used the Eagle CreekFast Inflate™ Pillow? If you used it on a plane, how did it work for you?

Thinking of ordering one, but can't find many user reviews.

When flying coach, the standard-issue little airline pillow is never enough. In the past, we used small foam pillows (about 1/3 the size of a regular pillow) then each put one in a pillow case to supplement the airline pillow, but still not enough bulk. And, those small foam pillows take up a lot of room in the tote bag, even when highly compressed.

We use also each use an inflatable neck pillow, but I find I'll sleep better in coach if I have something to lean into in front of me (sometimes).

And, I sure hope the airlines are still distributing the standard-issue little pillows in coach comfort/premium coach. (We have been oh-so-fortunate to have been able to snag really inexpensive upgrades to business or to have used airline points for upgrades on our last few flights, but no such luck on upcoming trips.)

If you recommend a different brand/type inflatable pillow, I'd value your thoughts.

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I have not used that one. It looks interesting, but a bit pricey for me.
What I have used and like is the Travelon pillow that you put on the tray table and then you can lean forward and sleep on it. Worked well for me, but took up a bit more space in my luggage than I like.
As for the pillow from Eagle Creek, here's what I'm going to try instead: at our local Dollar Store you can buy a kids inflatable kickboard, surfboard, whatever, that is about 1 X 2 feet inflated--almost the same size as the eagle creek, but ONLY $1 ! If it doesn't work, I'll just toss it.

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One thing I've found with blow up pillows, they are more comfortable when partially inflated. If you have a self inflating pillow that is fully inflated, it might not be the best choice.