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Long Flight, Sleep Tight? Road Warriors come in two basic varieties -- those who
can sleep on airplanes and those who can't. Those who can sleep in-flight arrive at their
destination refreshed, alert, and ready to do business. Those who can't tend to crash --
ideally into a hotel bed, but sometimes in the middle of a meeting. For those insomniac
fliers, Fast Company evaluated the best stuff available to promote sleep at 30,000 feet.
Product/Price
Buckey T-200 Travel Pillow
http://www.buckey.com
800-692-8259
Price $24.95
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Description
Billed as a "soft, fleecy beanbag," Buckey's U-shaped travel pillow is
filled with buckwheat hulls and covered in washable fabric. The pillow comes in a variety
of earth-tone colors and in a wildlife print.
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Sweet Dreams
If "airplane neck" is the root of your ills, this pillow will solve
your problems. Buckwheat pillows conform to your neck; foam pillows don't. Buckey will
send you extra buckwheat if you prefer a firmer pillow. |
Nightmare
Unfortunately, sleep-induced happiness involves more than easing a stiff neck.
Chatty seatmates still pose barriers to slumber. And, unlike inflatable pillows, Bucky can
be a royal pain to pack. |
Sharper Image Noisebuster Extreme Headphones
http://www.sharperimage.com
Price $69.95 |
Noise-cancellation headphones generate white noise that neutralizes annoying
sounds inside the cabin and out. The headphones' VariActive control lets you adjust the
degree of noise cancellation. |
These headphones transform cabin noise into a soothing hum. An adapter and
portable audio pack let you listen to music with or without the noise-reduction feature. |
Although these headphones are great at neutralizing sound, they don't block
noise completely. So, if you're seated near a crying infant you may still be in for
a long, sleepless ride. |
Melatonin
http://www.melatonin.com
Price about $7 for a bottle of 100. |
Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, is secreted in abundance
after the sun sets. Appropriate doses vary from person to person. Experts suggest you
start small -- less than a half of a milligram |
Simply put, melatonin makes you feel as if you're ready to sleep. And, unlike
traditional sleeping pills, you wake feeling refreshed, not hungover. If you're crossing
time zones, melatonin can also ease jet lag. |
Melatonin's side effects are minimal, but the FDA has not approved it. As with
any substance, there are those who should avoid it: children, pregnant women, and those
with severe allergies. |
Eagle Creek Comfort Eyeshades
http://www.eaglecreek.com
Price $10 |
Block out light, flickering screens, or the sight of your drooling seatmate
with this fleece-lined eyeshade. It conforms to the shape of your face, but isn't so tight
that you can't blink. |
Darkness triggers the hormones that bring on sleep. Even when you're not on the
road, you may want to sleep with the mask. Recent studies show that a lack of darkness,
not just the lack of sleep, may cause fatigue. |
The only downside to an eye mask is that it may not help much if the rest of
the cabin is full of noisy activity. |
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