Down Travel Pillow: Get the Best Travel Pillow for Your Next Trip
A down travel pillow is great for taking with you no matter what type of trip you are planning, whether it's camping, flying, a cross country road trip, or traveling on a bus or train.




Even though there other types of travel pillows, you can't beat a great quality down travel pillow when you're away from home. If you're not familiar with the benefits that goose down fill can offer in a personal pillow for travel, here are some of these best reasons to pick one up before your next trip.
Lightweight
Personal down travel pillows are much lighter than full size pillow that you normally sleep on at home. Since fine down fill is typically light in weight, and because pillows that are designed for travel are made smaller than conventional pillows, they naturally weight less. However, different pillows will vary in weight. But typically, the best down pillows for the traveler may generally weight between 3 to 6 ounces.
Easy to Pack
When you think of a goose down pillow, you generally wonder how in the world can you pack it in your carry-on luggage or in your already overstuffed duffle bag. Well, a down travel pillow is exceptionally easy to pack, because it is smaller, lighter and can be easily compressed into the size of a fist. It can be stuffed just about anywhere that you have a very small space to put it. Some are as small at 10" X 13" and some are slightly larger, depending on your preference.
Resilient
No need to worry about compressing it for packing and then ending up with a flat pillow that won't fluff back for sleeping. If you choose a good quality down pillow for travel, you will find that even when you compress it into a small, tight space, it easily returns to its original fluff and comfortable support.
However, be sure to check for quality, as a lesser quality product may not be so resilient. High quality white goose down fill that is at least a 700 fill power is a good choice for quality and durability. Also, if you choose a travel pillow that is designed with baffle box construction, the down fill will stay in place during use or when packing. Baffle box construction has long been the best option for quality down bedding products.
Comes with a Carrying Case
Most travel pillows come with a carry bag or stuff sack for easy packing. This also helps to keep the pillow clean and fresh while traveling. Some down travel pillows may not come with a carrying case, but it's very handy to choose one that comes with a ready made case for traveling.
Washable
A great feature of most travel pillows is the fact that they can easily be cleaned when you're on your trip. You can wash and hang them to dry. Some travel down pillows are also constructed with a loop for hanging and drying. A good quality pillow is also covered with downproof fabric such as tightly woven Egyptian cotton. This will keep the fill material from working its way through the fabric weave to keep you very comfortable.
Extras
If you want a travel pillow that requires a separate pillow case or cover, there are some down pillows that require additional covers. Or, if you prefer, a lot of down travel pillows are permanently upholstered with materials such as cotton, nylon, microfiber or a combination of fabrics. Some pillows are white, but most are darker colors such as black and navy blue to help hide smudges
or stains that can commonly occur on a trip.
You can find travel pillows filled with other materials such as synthetic fibers, latex foam and cotton batting. However, one of the most comfortable and durable, is a superior quality goose down travel pillow which offers many benefits to help you enjoy your next trip.
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