How to actually sleep on planes

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So when tasked with testing the Pluto Pod, a ridiculous-looking pillow contraption that claims to help you get some sleep no matter where you are, she was skeptical. This bizarre sleep helmet has a pull-down, built-in eye mask, a thick neck pillow to cradle your head, and a padded hood to block everything out. Is it a little much? Yes. But does it work? Also yes, says Dorie. For a (maybe) slightly less silly solution, we also like [this slimmer and cheaper neck-brace-esque travel pillow](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RydGwtdHJhdmVsLXBpbGxvdy1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE1Mzk2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1ODUxOCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXPtwbSZZckW_JSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). Either way, it seems the key to getting some in-flight shut-eye might be to embrace a bit of shamelessness. [“A first-class sleep experience in economy”→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ThaHR0cDovL255dGltZXMuY29tL3dpcmVjdXR0ZXIvcmV2aWV3cy9wbHV0by1wb2QtdHJhdmVsLXBpbGxvdy1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE1Mzk2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1ODUxOCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXPtwbSZZckW_JSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. 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And with two zippered compartments and hidden pockets, it’s great even for heavy packers. [Our pick for best USB phone charger with four USB-A ports, the Anker PowerPort 4.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy90aGUtZ2FkZ2V0cy13ZS1icmluZy1vbi1ldmVyeS10cmlwLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNTM5NiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTg1MTgmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgplz7cG0mWXJFvyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [The gadgets we bring on every trip](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy90aGUtZ2FkZ2V0cy13ZS1icmluZy1vbi1ldmVyeS10cmlwLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNTM5NiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTg1MTgmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgplz7cG0mWXJFvyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) From a multiport charger to backup cables, [here are a few items](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy90aGUtZ2FkZ2V0cy13ZS1icmluZy1vbi1ldmVyeS10cmlwLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNTM5NiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTg1MTgmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgplz7cG0mWXJFvyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) that make travel as painless as possible. [Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds, displayed next to a computer keyboard and a notepad, in front of a blue background.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtbm9pc2UtY2FuY2VsbGluZy1oZWFkcGhvbmVzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNTM5NiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTg1MTgmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgplz7cG0mWXJFvyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [The best noise-cancelling headphones](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtbm9pc2UtY2FuY2VsbGluZy1oZWFkcGhvbmVzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNTM5NiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTg1MTgmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgplz7cG0mWXJFvyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) For frequent flyers or commuters on public transit, [reducing the noise around you](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtbm9pc2UtY2FuY2VsbGluZy1oZWFkcGhvbmVzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNTM5NiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTg1MTgmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgplz7cG0mWXJFvyUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) can make the difference between enduring a trip and enjoying it. [Ahhh, back in your own bed](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbWF0dHJlc3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE1Mzk2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1ODUxOCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXPtwbSZZckW_JSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Make your at-home bed a haven you can’t wait to return to. Several of [our favorite mattresses](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbWF0dHJlc3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE1Mzk2Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1ODUxOCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXPtwbSZZckW_JSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) are on sale this weekend—here’s where we’d start if you’re due for an upgrade, broken out by sleep style. - For sleepers who like to sink: Memory foam mattresses are ideal for people who like that slow-sinking, pressure-relieving feel to cradle them all night. Our experts describe the Leesa Original as “[a Goldilocks foam mattress](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZm9hbS1tYXR0cmVzc2VzLXlvdS1jYW4tYnV5LW9ubGluZS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTUzOTYmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTU4NTE4JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZc-3BtJllyRb8lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD)” because it has an underlying firmness with a softer top. 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With its balance of cuddly, durable foam and just-springy-enough coils, the Leesa Sapira has [consistently pleased our testers](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtaHlicmlkLW1hdHRyZXNzZXM_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTUzOTYmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTU4NTE4JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZc-3BtJllyRb8lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) since 2018. 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[This one felt more luxurious](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRntIu3P0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbWF0dHJlc3MtdG9wcGVycy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTUzOTYmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTU4NTE4JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZc-3BtJllyRb8lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) than any other we tested. 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