Down travel pillows
 

Santa Claus arrived today. Thanks to SeaUrchin...at least I think it was SeaUrchin who posted the info.

I just ordered the down travel pillow that converts to a down pillowcase. Wonderful. Beautiful. On sale for less than 1/2 price from Restoration Hardware. Bought a bunch for Christmas presents. This is going to be a record for early Christmas shopping for me!

Can't recommend them highly enough!

I ordered them also from the same recommendation, and mine arrived yesterday - lovely, especially when slipped over the full sized pillow to add a down layer.

Found the original post. Thanks to Thatgirldina for the tip! The pillows are great!

You're quite welcome! I just love mine and can't wait to use it on my upcoming trip to Paris. :)

Actually I ordered one too! I love it.

Do you toss the entire case into the washer? I don't know if down is washable...

Yes. Wash and dry.

I wash both my summer and winter weight down comforters. Front loading commercial washers are best for the bulky items.

Just noticed this and looked it up on Restoration Hardware. Is this the travel pillow listed for $14.95? Had not heard of it but certainly sounds INTERESTING. Do you bundle it up for use on the plane or what? Thanks much for any info. Halfpint

Yes. That's the one. There's a down pillow case (with zipper) to put a hotel (or home) pillow in. The travel part of the pillow is a travel sized pillow case. So, you fold up the pillow case and stuff it in the travel size pillow case. AND there's a plastic zippered case to put it all in to keep it clean when you aren't using it. Very handy. Very nice. Very good quality.

Thanks so much, am going to try them. Halfpint

I believe this is the link if anyone is searching for this online

http://www.restorationhardware.com/r...navAction=jump

It is indeed.

I'm headed to the mall tonight to try to pick one up. I've been searching for a good travel pillow forever! And at less than $15, what a steal

TexasAggie, I wouldn't waste time going to the mall--the description specifies catalog and Internet only. :-)

My luggage was stolen on a recent trip and the loss of my down travel pillow has been my greatest regret. I was just considering this version as a replacement. It's nice to hear such glowing reviews.

Thanks to all for the heads up.

This pillow looks sooooo good, BUT I will definitely lose it in my sleep! Anybody knows of down pillows horse-shoe shaped? Or of any way to keep this one in place?

Sorry for the silliness, but all of a sudden I visualized an adult sleeping on a plane with a binky holder strapped to the pillow. It would work, I guess, if you didn't sleep with your mouth open. :-)

Oh, no. Is this going to draw "not kid friendly" kind of comments?

You can wash small down items in a home washer and dryer. Put a few clean tennis balls in the dryer and the down will fluff as it dries.

Which would be better for typical allery sufferers - this down case or the microfiber one sold by Lands End?
http://tinyurl.com/dlhjp

i can only speak for myself but as an allergy sufferer down is dreadful for me. i would think the microfiber one would be better.

Anyone know how compact this pillow can get to put in a carry-on bag? Since it's down, does it compress a lot? 12x15 is pretty big otherwise.

You don't really have to put it IN a carryon, just 'carry it on'... it isn't counted as a bag. I sewed a velcro 'loop' onto the cover of my little travel pillow, and I just attach it to the carryon bag so I don't have to hang on to it.

The one I lost was a similar size and compacted well. I could roll/fold it to the size of a loafer. I could also pack it flat in one layer in my 22-inch suitcase, flattening to the thickness of a T-shirt.

For me, I'd skip bringing one more shirt and pack my pillow--I'd have a much better chance of sleeping in an unfamiliar bed with the familar feel of down under my head.

Ellen-
I'm with you. A good pillow is very important.
When I traveled around the world I carried a microfiber travel pillow that compacted to the size (and shape!)of a football. This was great especially in cheap hostels and in Asia where most of the pillows were like rocks.

Just be aware that many hotel pillows in Europe are Euro size, meaning they are more square than rectangular.

Or a round bolster in France. That's why I have always packed my own pillowcases - to cover existing pillows with high thread count soft ones from home - or to create a pillow by stuffing pillowcase with clothes from suitcase to make my own. Needless to say, I like pillows! :-)

I just placed my order - great deal, thanks!

You should get a commission. I just ordered one. I love pillows.

Thank you, hope that's commission enough.

I have just squished my pillow up and rolled it, and it was a cylinder about 9 inches long and 3.5 inches in diameter. About the size of a sneaker, I guess.

I just got mine yesterday, and although I am not usually a fan of down pillows (they squish out to the side and have no support in the middle), I have to say these covers ARE fantastic! Folded up, it doesn't have as far to squish, so it stays plump, and as cover it totally disguised my fiberfill pillow that became really lumpy when I washed it. Two thumbs up! ((Y))

The pillow sounds wonderful, since I am EXTREMELY weight conscious in my packing can someone tell me what it weighs please? Thanks Barb

10 ounces on my kitchen scale.

Mine just arrived as well as two I purchased for gifts. They are awsome! Thanks for the tip.
Char

Ok--another satisfied customer! Of course like the addict I am, I ordered the travel pillow based on this forum and it came today. I got the taupe/tan colored one...it is soft, and squishy and since I ordered a window seat on my next transatlantic flight, I can see myself propping it up by the window and relaxing. I think this is a winner! Anything else you guys/gals recommend I buy?

Anyone have a transferable promo code for Restoration Hardware orders?

I bought one for me and several for Christmas presents - for the hard to buy for nieces and nephews. Blue for the girls and tan for the boys.

The other thing I travel with are little travel candles. I like the ones in metal tins. I buy them everywhere I see them. I have a stash from SteinMart right now. Found a yummy scent at a Ritz Carlton gift shop, but didn't need one - and won't for a while.

Travel candle and high thread count pillowcase and I'm set for a good night's sleep!

That pillow looks wonderful. I must order one! Does anyone carry a small travel size linen spray with them? I use a lavender scent when I travel for business. It makes every room smell like home. Travel is wonderful for the new experiences but when it comes time to sleep, I want to really sleep. Linen spray helps. (Just don't ever use it on the plane!!! That is an entirely different thread.)

Boo hoo. I'm allergic to down!

My pillow arrived today can't wait to use it March 22 off to Paris. Thanks for the reminder about candles. Need to go to Tuesday Morning.

Renovation Hardware needs to give dina a commission!

For those with small feet, the foot duvets are WONDERFUL! Toasty warm. Nice gifts. The larger sizes sold out before Christmas.