✈️ TRTL Travel Pillow Review: Is it Better Than the Rest?

Today I'm testing out the TRTL travel pillow, which offers a unique design and is claimed to be better than a regular travel pillow. I took it to Kona, Hawaii with me to see how it works. I've also included some scenes of my trip to Hawaii at the end.
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Unboxing
1:15 First Use
2:36 Using on a Plane
3:11 Observations
3:55 Using on a Layover
4:43 More Uses
5:31 Final Thoughts
7:00 Scenes of Hawaii
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[@jenniferjensen8538]

Hope you enjoyed your trip! It looks beautiful! This pillow might be better than the alternative: being an actual bobble head when dozing off during travel. It might prevent that kink in your neck from your head snapping back and forth. But then some folks, like me, have an issue having things wrapped against your neck.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Always enjoy seeing Brandon,too!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday💚❤

[@cheryldoorbar7187]

I've used this on a couple of trips to Europe (11 hour flights) and it worked better than other pillows I've tried. My sister and mom liked it too.

[@TheHawkeyeGuru]

I actually Kickstarted the updated version of this a couple years ago. Much more comfortable and customizable!

[@guillegar4254]

Great review! was waiting on this one for a long time.

[@renees766]

How beauuuuuuutiful!! Really appreciate you sharing the extra footage.

[@Oceangirl_505]

I LOVE the Big Island! Looks like y'all had a great time! 🎄

[@LuluPuffysleeves]

you can actually use it on both sides (unless your version is strangely unsymmetric); it's very practical and depending on how light i have to travel, i pick this one or the j pillow, so yes i like this one and the support it provides ot my neck. this is coming from someone who can barely ever sleep in a non-horizontal position, so these two pillows have at least allowed for some naps

[@Kerryjotx]

I used one off and on for years and I didn’t have any problems stretching it side to side. I never reached beyond my space. To use it on the opposite side of your neck, just wrap it from front to back or back to front depending on which side it’s on (or clockwise or counterclockwise)

[@jasekjaan]

I love it. I'm 188 cm (6"2) and never had problem wraping it around my neck while seated. And I change my head from left to right, it only requires tiny shift of the pillow :)

[@kathiejacobson6746]

I freaking LOVE my TRTL pillow!!!!! It hides the drool when I fall asleep. I have never ever covered my mouth with it and my insert has never popped out like yours did. Mine is several years old and I will have to check to see if it has the same weak Velcro closure????

[@BokkieXO]

I love this pillow so much! Ive had mine for years! My favorite way to use it is in the FRONT! It lets you completely relax your head and it keeps it up :D

[@goatreviews]

Woah! Looks like I need get my hands on one of these next-gen Travel Pillows to review!

[@reneshacurry8324]

I think I'm gonna try this. Thank you James, for all the work you do to help us consumers make informed decisions! I so totally appreciate it! Btw, can I go with you and your family to Hawaii next time?!! 🤣🤣🤣 Enjoy your trip! God bless you! Xoxo 🙏🏾💕

[@duranfe]

Actually there is an updated version called the trtl pillow plus, where the "side pillow" is much sturdier and can be regulated in height. It would be interesting to see your opinion about it. I bought the plus version when it was on kickstarter, but was a bit disappointed, maybe because my expectations were too high, or maybe cause i never found the perfect setting for me.

[@kathywolf6925]

I have the one like he has in fact 2 and it is not quite like that but very similar but there are in a box I do not use them I use the one I have for a very long time😃

[@coleyabbott3753]

Great travel footage and review!

[@Kathy61954]

That's dedication - making a U Tube video for us while on vacation ! Thanks James !!!

[@subdiicee]

Another great video James! When is the Christmas gifts video will be out

[@karccrn]

I have had mine for a few years and love it.

[@jefa3524]

Man, I'm jealous with how often you get to go to Hawaii!

[@gamingwithpurg3anarchy157]

Me never leaving Michigan once :'(

[@Poopypoopyy]

That was his son

[@bram5825]

Envious?

[@estoylaroca]

@@jdavis37378 Kinda awkward you "know" all this shit, without knowing he has a daughter.

[@earthstar2493]

Hawaii is only special to people who never went anywhere else

[@iruka]

I was thinking of getting this for my trip last week. decided not to because i thought it was too expensive. happy you finally made a review about it. still can't say if i need this in my life but i did notice my head bobbling during my trip so this could've helped maybe. but not at that price point.

[@donnamanitu8673]

You actually are reviewing something that I have owned for years. I tried about 4 travel/plane pillows and Trtl is the only one that I have still. It's much needed for International travel and I only carry it for domestic if the flight is over 3 hours. It lets me rest so I can actually fall asleep on a plane which I used to never be able to do. The fabric cover is easy to wash and the only negative is that it's big in my backpack but worth every square inch.

[@imdizzy2801]

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@Suebe1962]

This neck pillow doesn't look very comfortable for me. When I get sleepy on a plane, I have the regular neck pillow and end up leaning next to the cabin wall or window. I think I would end up with a stiff neck with that pillow. Thanks for the review and those gorgeous pictures in Hawaii!!! Merry Christmas!!! 🎄

[@msfullofHart]

When I was 19, I traveled around Europe for 5 weeks and brought both a TRTL pillow and the BCOZZY neck pillow. I ditched the TRTL within a few days. The BCOZZY is much more adjustable and softer, as well as provides stability for my whole head (no bobbing!). It took a little getting used to, as the weight of my head pressed down upon my jaw and chest but I quickly adapted and napped comfortably on planes, trains, and buses. It’s my absolute favorite travel pillow. Would never take a flight over 2 hours without it.

[@lukastemberger]

I just googled Bcozzy and it looks extremely thin like it would have zero support... I wish they would just make a thick one that actually supports your head all around. It's crazy that it doesn't exist.

[@6tuf85dyfu]

This is an ad

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for sharing your opinion😊

[@3v1Bunny]

well it will work nice in the cold without the plastic thingy as just a neckwarmer.

[@allenpost3616]

Have a safe and relaxing vacation. 👍

[@hello-vs4dc]

I have developed a severe spinal deformity due to ankylosing spondylitis and a few other complications, which together have caused me to be unable to sleep in any position except sitting up in bed. So I have a bed wedge to lean against; however, this creates an additional painful problem with my neck as my pillow inevitably flattens or moves slightly from where I had put it before falling asleep … Therefore I’m looking for a travel pillow that will keep my neck supported throughout the night instead of allowing my head and neck to tip way backwards. My question about this travel pillow (any/all of the three trtl pillows) is can I put the plastic stabilizing part behind my neck, vs. on one side or the other of my neck? Every ad I see for the trtl pillows shows the stabilizer only on one side or the other of the model’s neck … Thanks in advance for any answers or suggestions you may have to offer, and be well!🥰🥰🥰

[@patricialuna3016]

I guess I'm old school. Use the same blow up neck pillow for 10 years. Works for me. Have FUN in Hawaii - you deserve it. Glad you have your son with you (keep you out of trouble).

[@H.so.]

I just bought the TRTL Pillow plus and think it's pretty cool, HOWEVER when I would use it on my side it would continuously pops my earbuds out. For this reason, alone I can't justify keeping it because I definitely wear my headphones the entire time to drown out the sound. I feel like if they address this problem I would totally buy another one.

[@applen.ginger8489]

Could you stretch it out in front of you rather than side to side. Could you place one of those plane pillows inside between your neck and the trtl to make it softer? Can you flip the insert upside down to swap sides?

[@86holt]

I enjoy watching this channel. Now whenever I see a product advertised on TV that you've reviewed, I just laugh at how bad it's actual use went vs how the commercial is playing it up to being awesome

[@kehwa]

Please try the Dream Sling! It's a travel pillow with a sling for both of your arms. When I travel on international flights, my arms always put strain on my shoulders. So with the sling, I can rest my arms higher than the low arm rests that are on the plane seats. And it was invented IN HAWAII!

[@AwkwardSquirrel13]

Oh wow that sounds really cool I'm going to look it up! Much love!

[@chongque]

I discovered Dream Sling because of your comment, thank you!

[@bySterling]

Glad you got some vacay time in paradise bro!

[@ImpureForce]

You can't switch the side you have the support on by turning it upside down? Or do you mean you move your head from side to side a lot while you sleep and having the support on only one side would bother you?

[@eldonengel9030]

I have one and use it under my chin. Most of the airline seats I get have wings on the headrest so now it is almost like my head is locked in and doesn't bob left, right or forward now. I have bought many different travel pillows from cheap blow ups to $70 high tech foam pillow and this my be my last. Thanks for your review.

[@bethg7026]

The regular neck pillows don't work for me. I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome and my neck is way too flexible and floppy for them to do any good (I can touch my ear to my shoulder without raising my shoulder), and after using one for even 20 minutes I end up in severe pain from the position I wind up in. I have been looking at this one for a while, you've convinced me to give it a try.

[@carlycrafts]

The big island is a cool place. I see you found the black sand beach which used to have a village but one of the volcanoes wiped it out.

[@bettybella2417]

Be inovative with it, regarding the length. Think outside the box. Why not buy 2 and wrap around with the headrest on both sides of the head. It can get cold inside the aircraft on long haul flights, thus keeping the neck & shoulders warm.🙂😁🤷 just giving some suggestions.🥰

[@deanyaschempp]

I worry about your backpack sitting in the seat beside you, as you look like you're going to sleep. :-) Thanks for taking one for the team, testing this.

[@marieroberts1008]

Easy to use on the right or left..no stiff necks in the end..have had one for 2 years would not leave on a trip without it

[@chrish6373]

I'm doing a 24-hour flight, each way, in January. Any travel hacks/products you can review before then will be awesome!

[@jzchillin]

I guess the big question is does the "Turtle" pillow beat the "Ostrich" pillow you tested some time ago?.... at least on embarrassment factor, that's a yes.... lol

[@JustJessee]

If you're using the Ostrich pillow properly, there shouldn't be any embarrassment factor. You're not seeing anyones reaction so it doesn't really matter does it? lol

[@aicirtkciub9167]

That crab on the lava rocks was cool. A reminder that you are on an Island in sea 🌊

[@Kibinishi]

More Travel Pillows please!!!

[@rickkonop5973]

James, after the first try, it showed that you could rock just a 'stache! :)

[@kathy9399]

Haven't watched yet, but I purchased one a few years ago, hated it. Now to watch the video.

[@ronnynoneofyourbusinessgoo7892]

Same, I bought the regular one and the deluxe. It doesn't work for anyone. And they want like 100 Euros or something. It's not worth 15.

[@JoeOtaku]

...I had to write off a trip to Hawaii to test this travel pillow. Way to work the system!

[@JoeOtaku]

Amazon is selling a passport wallet, better test it on a trip to the Maldives!

[@beaniiman]

I got a semi normal travel pillow with a hood, I love the hood.

[@jman1853]

What if you want it on the right side?

[@bjh8560]

Great pillow

[@avfc1985]

Yet to see a great design, hopefully one day someone can create a solution!

[@thomaswypyszinski3645]

WOO-HOO 🥳 Had 10 minutes to kill. Nothing better than a new and improved Freekin Review. Hope you two had a GREAT time! 🤙

[@citystars1117]

I don't blame you at all for doing it, but what's in Hawaii that you go so often? Just curious.

[@rupamhaq]

Thanks for detals.

[@simcaclub]

7:24 Tilly hat you are wearing. I had my first one in 1991 when we did 15 months of traveling in South East Asia. No TRTL head rest at that time... Got 2 free replacements of our Tilly hat though, life time warranty!

[@CabbageYe]

I like it, it's next-gen

[@jasonjohnston94]

I just got one so I’m checking reviews. I think I’ve found a comfortable position using it behind my neck.

[@Darule514]

Does it hurt the neck?

[@arlenejoybanas3178]

If you're used on a neck brace this might work. I have it for 4yrs now,and it's great to not fall your head to the personnext to you

[@noeldejesus2004]

Can you still use it if you’re wearing a headphone?

[@KevinLynnPorter]

I would love this for car rides.

[@JustJessee]

More travel (and 'camping') gadget reviews, please!

[@GadgetAddict]

I was actually thinking of buying one of these. I don't know if it's the same brand, cos there's a few that are almost identical. I didn't push ahead with my purchase and I don't feel like I'm missing too much.

[@bernieburton6520]

So, a neck brace?

[@crystalstrader9806]

The TRTL pillow is difficult to use if you wear glasses and/or “can” headphones on a flight, because it pushes up around your ears.

[@Citsatpans]

Agreed. I have multiple ear piercings, recognized the problem, and gave the TRTL away.

[@markallen444]

Is that the backpack hoddie from all that time ago?

[@sandybruce9092]

I’m already claustrophobic just watching you trying to put it one for the very first time. I’m flying nest week and this is something I’m going to take a pass on. Love your videos and your truthful reviews. I’ve recommended yiur videos to my friends because you do test and review honestly.

[@frozedokkanbattle]

Yea a new video. Love to see new mattress reviews in 2023 if possible love the channel ❤

[@EDBailley]

That Travel Pillow looks to me like a neck brace then a pillow. it doesn't look very comfortable.

[@shellymac7597]

Thanks for the review, James. I don't think that I would like my head to the side for a long period time. It seems like it would be uncomfortable.

[@meric12131415]

Man you look like a ninja with that thing covering your mouth 🤣

[@gaill7908]

You can’t turn it over and use it on the other side??

[@floyd2386]

Even if you could, it seems like a hassle especially if you're taking a nap.

[@yeeisme]

I used a product like this on my trips through Asia and it worked pretty well. Didn't have that "need for space to put it on issue" but you do you :D

[@wvhillbille9458]

We was station on Oahu I like Hawaii we get to go back every year for my wife’s work.

[@acarpio3]

you can use it on both sides.

[@vbjoker]

A good thick scarf will do the same thing.

[@eprohoda]

woohoo! soa mazing . all the best.

[@stacyrussell460]

I sure hope you fully enjoyed Hawaii & didn't just focus on a travel pillow product review 😂.

[@chaitanya6030]

We can use it like bike mask while riding and sleep while you ride 😂

[@aawillma]

C Spine Collar but make it Ali Express.

[@angelesvarella1461]

I do n ot like this pillow, I prefer the cabeau, a lot more comfortable.

[@johnycane]

This whole video was so he could write off his vacation 😂

[@jeffs9302]

I have used a knock-off brand of this pillow and I do like it. At least better than other options that I have tried. This particular one is way overpriced in my opinion, especially for the occasional long haul traveler.

[@Hobo_X]

I thought you were next to iDubbbz on the plane for a second lmao

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

👍

[@XSpImmaLion]

The closer it looks to chindogu, the better video it makes... :P

[@yolhanson]

The TRTL takes a lot of practice to use. The models in the ads all seem to be in first or business. Those in economy class have to (1) avoid elbowing the person in the next seat, (2) avoid spilling whatever is on the tray, and (3) constantly get out of the seat, interrupting your sleep. It also needs to be readjusted during the flight. Not many people sleep in the same position for hours at a time.

[@sdhproductions8877]

I have a problem with things touching my face & neck so it's a no for me.

[@lindapalmer4515]

used it on a trip from east coast to australia, not very comfortable. seemed to long for my neck. it was a present, didn't buy it for myself

[@rmp5s]

Kinda interesting idea...doesn't look like the execution is too great, though. lol

[@bobschwartz674]

James put it on backwards and you can learn to the other side.

[@ShirlBussman]

LOL!

[@ICARUS_I]

2:42 hahaha

[@angrydove4067]

Combine the TRTL pillow with the Cool Turtle and you become immortal.

[@wvhillbille9458]

I would not mind visiting the big Island.

[@ZanderSabbag]

I read "Is it better than rest?" And I gotta say that would've been a very nice burn. Would you rather rest or use this?!

[@gaberocco1]

A flight product reviewed on the beach lol

[@DidYouReadEULA]

8:08 !

[@cyberi4a]

If I was the airline, I would have asked if you had a doctor's note to fly as you look like some weird medical condition using that thing. Unless you can switch to lean your head in either direction, it's not very good. I'd rather lean my head towards a travel companion and not a stranger, and I'm sure they would like that also since you look scary using it.