TRAVEL SLEEP·TRTL
Trtl Pillow Plus
Editor score8.8/10
Best for: Tall, short or broad-shouldered travellers the standard size misses
Lowest price we found↓ $11.25 vs list
$63.74$74.99 list
At Trtl · checked 2026-08-08
Buy at Trtl · $63.74 ↗Updated 2026-08-07
Type
Wrap / scarf with internal support
Support
Height-adjustable internal system
Adjustment
Twist toggles
The original with a height dial. If you are tall, short, or broad-shouldered, this is the one that actually fits — and fit is the whole game here.
The standard Trtl assumes one neck length. The Plus adds twist toggles that extend or shorten the internal support, which sounds like a minor upgrade and is not: a support that ends an inch below your jaw does nothing, and that is the single most common reason people give up on the original. Getting it right takes one fiddle at the gate and then it stays set. You pay about $20 more and carry a bit more weight — Trtl's own comparison is a can of soda rather than a phone. For anyone outside average height, that is a good trade.
Price across 2 retailers
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How our prices work
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Should you buy it?
What we like
- Height-adjustable support — the fix for the original's one-size assumption
- Same head-drop control as the standard Trtl
- Hypoallergenic fleece, machine washable
- Set it once and it stays adjusted
What to know before buying
- Heavier and bulkier than the standard Trtl
- Around $20 more for what is one mechanism
- Still fleece — still warm on a hot flight
At a glance
TypeWrap / scarf with internal support
SupportHeight-adjustable internal system
AdjustmentTwist toggles
FillHypoallergenic fleece over rigid support
PacksFlat — carry bag included
WashableYes
WeightAbout a can of soda (brand's own comparison)
How it scores
How our 8.8/10 breaks down — rated on the dimensions that matter most for travel sleep, from published specifications and third-party test data, not the marketing.
Head-drop control
9.5/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Packability
8/10
Breathability
6/10
Value
8/10
Compare with alternatives
Quick verdicts for the travel sleep most often considered alongside the Trtl Pillow Plus.
VS·HEAD-TO-HEAD
Trtl Pillow Plus vs Trtl Travel Pillow
Not a pillow at all — a hidden plastic rib in a fleece scarf that props your head instead of cushioning it. The best answer to head-drop under $50.
→ Anyone whose head keeps falling forward on planes
VS·HEAD-TO-HEAD
Trtl Pillow Plus vs Cabeau Evolution S3 Travel Pillow
The only U-shaped pillow that answers head-drop honestly — it straps to the seat rather than pretending foam alone can hold your skull up.
→ Window and middle seats where you can reach the headrest
VS·HEAD-TO-HEAD
Trtl Pillow Plus vs Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow
The design-led pick: BASF foam, asymmetric sides so you can pick your lean, and a 60% pack-down that shames every other U-pillow here.
→ Frequent flyers who care about pack size and materials
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Plus worth $20 more than the standard Trtl?
It depends entirely on your height. If the standard Trtl already sits correctly under your jaw, the Plus adds weight and cost for a mechanism you will set once and forget. If you are notably tall or short and the original support lands in the wrong place, the Plus is the difference between a pillow that works and one that does not.
How do you set the height?
You twist the toggles on the internal support to extend or shorten it, then wrap as normal. It is a physical adjustment rather than a strap, so it holds its setting between flights and does not creep loose mid-sleep.
Does it still pack flat?
Yes, and it ships with a carry bag. It is bulkier than the standard Trtl because the adjustment mechanism takes up room, but it still packs flatter than any U-shaped memory-foam pillow that has not been compressed into a stuff sack.
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