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Best Products to Help You Sleep While on the Road

by Holly Riddle

Jan 21, 2018

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If there’s anything that can make a grumpy traveler, it’s lack of sleep. Make sure you’re getting your recommended eight hours while on the go using these products.

TUMI On-the-Go Packable Jacket

A stylish winter jacket with the added bonus of a hidden travel pillow: If you’ve been hesitating on getting a travel neck pillow because it might mess up your look, this could just be the answer. The TUMI jacket converts into a neck pillow accessible through the collar and easily hides away after use, so you never have to wear it post-flight through the airport.

COCOON Cotton Travel Sheets

Use these sheets wherever you might be — plane, car, hostel or hotel. They pack up into an easily storable ball and are lightweight enough you can easily throw them into your carry-on or backpack.

Bose QuietControl 30

So you want to block out the noise surrounding you, but you can’t quite get comfortable in your giant, noise-reducing headphones? Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones check a number of boxes. There are no wires to get tangled while you sleep, no bulky headpiece and they block out a huge amount of noise. They may be a bit pricey at $300, but your sleep is definitely worth it.

Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask

When you’ve tried other eye masks and decided they just won’t work for you, the Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask is worth another shot. Admittedly, it does look a little like a bra, but once you get over that and actually put it on, you’ll find the cups give you plenty of room to blink while wearing the mask, so your eyelids aren’t all smushed, and the nose section is pretty high up, so it fits a variety of nose sizes and shapes without being restrictive.

Valerian and/or Melatonin

If you think natural sleep is out of your reach, try a natural supplement to ease you into sweet dreams. Valerian extract is one popular option for not only sleeping while traveling, but also the occasional bout of insomnia and anxiety. Melatonin is similar. With both, make sure to check with your doctor before trying any new supplements.

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