You Can Never Have Just Two Pillows

Travel, when used as an adjective, is usually synonymous with “lesser than.” Travel items are not as big, not as helpful, and generally not as great as their non-travel counterparts. And that goes especially for pillows. When I hear the term ‘travel pillows’ I think of those puffy weird neck-vises or the uncomfortable bag-o-nothings that they used to hand out on airplanes.

But these Hotel Life Travel Pillows are actually comfortable. Made from shredded memory foam, they pack away in a small bag but fluff up to be 15" by 11" (and 3" deep). The cover is 60% polyester (SORRY, EVERYBODY) and 40% bamboo, which allows for good air circulation and, in turn, keeps your pillow cooler. And, since this is Two-for-Tuesday, you get 2 of them!

Unless, and hear me out, you want to buy 2 2-packs (a 4-pack) or 3 2-packs (a 6-pack).

Consider the following:

With a 2-pack: you have a pillow for your head and a pillow for your back. Its memory foam will conform nicely and maybe even absorb the kicks from the 6-year old in the row behind yours on your flight from Minneapolis to Phoenix.

With a 4-pack: you have the pillow for your head, the pillow for your back, a pillow to sit on, and an extra pillow to put between your legs so you’re not knocking your knees together whenever there’s turbulence. Or maybe you could use it to reinforce the flimsy boundary set by the arm rest. Or maybe you could set it on your lap and then set your priceless diamond on top of it because, as I’ve learned from jewel heist movies, diamonds look great on pillows.

With a 6-pack: you have all the usual pillows–head, back, butt–but now you also have three pillows to barter with airport personnel and fellow travelers. Ask the gate attendant what boarding group you’re in, and when they say, “four,” slide a pillow across the counter and say, “I’m sorry, did you say ‘two’?” Or wait until you get into the plane, trade your pillows for extra snacks and beverages, take a picture of your goodies, and tweet a bunch about how a flight attendant has a crush on you. Then enjoy the afternoon of viral fame before everyone (rightly) questions both the plausibility and morality of your story!

See, clearly more pillows is better than two! All you need to find now is an airline that doesn’t charge extra for additional carry-on items…