Obus Forme Inflatable Travel Pillow Reviews

• Sharp edges

  
  By A1N351MQ4LKT5A on 2007-06-25
  This would be an excellent inflatable pillow but I don't know what they were thinking by not doing something about the inside seam. It is unbearable, it is sharp and scratchy and uncomfortable - the pillow is only useful if you are wearing a collar that you can turn up so that there is something between this pillow and your neck.
  
  

• Great for bus commuters

  
  By A1TRQMXHMKR37C on 2006-12-23
  Bought this for my husband who has a 2 hour (one way) commute by bus to work. He loves it. Now he can nap without waking up with a cramp in his neck. It is very portable, with a small carrying case and is easy to blow-up. A bargain for the price.
  
  

• Okay, nothing great...

  
  By A307C3LPJ6W2CT on 2007-04-07
  I had high hopes for this thing since we were going on a long plane trip. I tried and tried to get comfortable with it but it was too bulky. My daughter refused to try it since it looks so dorky. On the way home I didn't even take it out; a folded airline pillow worked better. I will probably keep it and try it for a car or train trip, then it's off to the thrift store. I have to remark that it didn't leak air; it's just too chunky for me and the surface tries to be fleecy but doesn't quite make it. Maybe it will work better for someone else.
  
  

• Excellent Design!

  
  By AKHFY3VCNZL2W on 2007-05-13
  I read another Amazon testimonial about this product that inspired me. It said that the pillow was oddly shaped, but the shape was obviously purposeful, in order to improve functionality. I could not agree more. I bought 2 of these--1 for me and 1 for my wife, and we both tested them the day they arrived. We both agreed they will work great for our long overseas plane flight. I would recommend this product to anybody. What a great product and a great value!
  
  

• Disappointed

  
  By A12RRHH328LYC7 on 2007-06-11
  Unfortunately, 2 out of the 4 I bought leaked after one use. One was hasn't been used yet and the other worked just fine. 2 are in the trash!
  
  
• Well worth it
  By A18GJ9MYYO6GCQ on 2007-11-03
  I've gone through a few travel pillows--some inflatable, some foam, one with cereal filler--but they've all been inadequate in keeping my head off my shoulder, and therefore in sleeping comfortably in a cramped airplane seat, until this one, which is also among the most reasonably priced.
  
  
• Great idea, terrible construction
  By A14XULA608M2V8 on 2007-11-27
  I bought 2 (not from Amazon). One of them was missing one half of the snaps that hold it together around my neck. The one that had the snaps, would not stay snapped. I'm 6'3" and 230, so maybe it works for smaller people.
  
  The design seems like it should work well. I played with it a bit holding it together. But it doesn't have enough adjustment for larger people.
  
  The snaps are totally inadequate. Terrible design. A simple Velcro strap on both sides would work perfectly and give more adjustment control. I may try sewing some Velcro to the little flaps. Without that, the things are useless for me.
  
  Too bad. Good idea.
  
  I would have rated this a zero, but 1 star is the lowest rating. What's up with that?
  
  
• The best inflatable travel pillow!!!
  By A1Z2C2YB34OVIV on 2007-05-29
  I researched travel pillows online for quite awhile before settling on this one. I had a wonderful flight, my neck did not hurt and it kept my head from rolling from side to side. My neck is somewhat thick so I did not want to close the snap, and it worked fine. I tried it 4 different ways, upside down and backwards, and changed the amount of air from soft to hard. The cover was soft and did not scratch. You will be sure to find a position that suits you. I recommend this to everyone!
  
  
• Cheap, Waste of Money, Poor Quality and Worthless!!!
  By AV6CYECWG2830 on 2007-10-10
  I purchased two of these travel pillows and was displeased looking at the quality, right out of the box. I had purchased the Eagle pillow earlier and somehow lost it, and so I thought that I should try a cheaper option, so I wouldn't have to worry too much about it.
  Out of the two that I purchased, one failed to keep the air in on the first trial. The plastic shut-off plug leaked, and so I ended up returning it. The second one started leaking too, after about 2-3 trips.. and I ended up throwing it in trash.
  Don't waste your time and money on this scrap... I would recommend the Eagle travel pillow...!!
  
  
• As good as a blow up pillow can be!
  By A3VIKD9WP0CV74 on 2007-04-01
  I didn't expect this pillow to feel like my home pillow...so given these expectations I was pleasantly surprised by this product. It supported my neck and head really well and was exactly what I needed for a long flight. It is perfect for travel and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes to sleep on flights. It also comes with a little pouch, which is useful.
  
  
• A must for travellers
  By AMEGPD597TRUN on 2007-03-22
  If you are stuck in coach like a sardine for 8 hours, you'll love this. It supports your head and gives you different options of support. Deflates and stores in it's own pouch, really loved this!
  
  
• Excellent Travel Pillow! Don't Leave Home Without It!
  By ABKGCTPH479D7 on 2007-07-25
  My wife and I each used one of these pillows for a trip to Germany recently. We couldn't have survived the trip without it! It was very comfortable, easy to use and easy to transport. Highly recommended!
  
  
• Great for it's compact size
  By A2GUUGW9LVOM82 on 2007-07-26
  Took this with us on a long plane trip to Europe. It was perfect for folding up and storing in the only small carry-on suitcase I had for an entire 2 week trip. I have another very comfortable travel pillow at home that is extremely bulky but I would rather use my bulky pillow on my next plane trip if I have room to pack it. The edges on this inflatable pillow were annoying and kept scratching my face.
  
  
• Hole in the seam
  By A1YLS2QFFBDAG3 on 2007-10-02
  I recieved this pillow with a hole along one of the seams so that you can not blow it up. There is a little plastic strip that seams together the 3 additional air pockets and the seam is unnattached along that plastic strip. It seams like it could easily tear in more places as well. Thats too bad. I also noticed the the inside seam around your neck could be uncomfortable as other users said. I would never buy another pillow like this one. At least Amazon will let me return it at no cost.
  
  
• Great shape but doesnt stay inflated --> Sore neck
  By A12LXIDSTP83UL on 2008-01-02
  I bought this for long flights. Really good shape to support your neck but leaked air on me after a couple uses. The finish on this is comfortable, and I liked the clasp on the front that holds two two sides together. This is probably the closest thing I could find to a neck brace, but when I try to sleep on an overnight flight in anything other than a lay flat bed in first class, thats exactly what I am looking for.
  
  
• Bulges in all the right places
  By A3UGDUE7PCPX4Y on 2007-04-10
  When I first blew up the pillow, I was a bit skeptical of the odd bulges on the sides and back. As it turns out, though, someone was really thinking when they designed this puppy. The extra support helps to keep the pillow in place and to support your head whether you're sitting straight up, or laying semi-reclined on an overnight bus or plane. I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 just because it is somewhat difficult to get it completely deflated and inflated, even when following the instructions about sqeezing the valve to keep it open.
  
  
• Good product
  By A31FLJODQSYAPX on 2007-09-23
  I bought this pillow for a trip to London. I wanted something inflatable so that it wouldn't take up space in my carry on. This pillow really worked out well. It was easy to blow up and it was comfortable around my neck. It supported my head perfectly so I could get a decent nap. I'd recommend this over the non-inflatable if you want to save space in your luggage.
  
  
• Obus Forme Inflatable Travel Pillow
  By AJIOG4MQZ9MC5 on 2007-12-26
  It is compact and easy enough to use. However, I have a long neck and it just does not provide the support I had hoped for.
  
  
• It is only the thing to save shipping cost
  By A4H5THRY5CXY2 on 2008-01-07
  I bought it to be qualified for free shipping. Also, it could be used sometime, maybe. The free shipping part was right. But this is total trash. The valve won't close after inflated. But I love the memory foam one I bought at the same time.
  
  
• A complete waste of money
  By A2AQTKL0UY84IY on 2008-02-09
  I purchased two of these at one go. However I was not able to use either of them EVEN ONCE, because BOTH the pillows sprang leaks the VERY FIRST time I filled them with air. Don't waste your money like I did.
  
  
• This item just puts me to sleep
  By ALJ0BR98F6S9Z on 2008-05-12
  I blew up this pillow while it was around my neck and said: Thiissss issn't verrrry comforrtablle. Then I let out a little air. Then I fell asleep for about 4 or 5 hours. Then I landed. Perfect
  
  
• GREAT for Long Flights
  By A7P4YB02FLSBQ on 2008-06-11
  Loved this travel pillow for a long International flight to Paris. More supportive than others we've tried. Buying 3 more for our children for another long flight.
  
  We did open them a week early to "air out" because it had a strong smell of plastic. If they do end up leaking, no big deal--they are affordable and we would rather keep buying them. We think they are more supportive than the buckwheat type pillows that shift and aren't as supportive.
  
  If the seam rubs your neck, just put up your shirt collar or carry a lightweight scarf with you as a buffer between the pillow and your skin. It's not a big deal.
  
  
• Never inflated properly
  By A13VUPO906TVX2 on 2008-06-14
  I was very disappointed when anticipating a good nights sleep on my long flight, this pillow would not inflate. The little device that you are suppose to blow into was not attached so air would escape almost immediately. I sent it back.
  
  
• Do NOT BUY IT!
  By AROR13F4C96K7 on 2008-07-24
  This item is very uncomfortable and it smells like china right out the box. I would suggest just a regular stuffed neck pillow. Do not get one that is inflatable they just suck.
  
  
• good deal
  By A3FHL1K9P42IT2 on 2008-08-02
  This pillow was a very good value for the money. It was convenient, comfortable and I had no problems with the plastic seam on the neck area. In fact I even tried to rub my neck on it, because of previous reviews, and couldn't feel it. I really liked the neck support, it held your head in more of an upright position but you could still lean into it as a pillow.I have a long torso and cant sleep upright usually. For the money it makes long plane trips more bearable. I would have given it 5 stars but one of my two sprang a slow leak by the end of the trip. But for the money, it is worth it.
  
  
• Too Small For My Neck
  By AGENULTEJ41HT on 2008-08-24
  This product needs to snap around your neck to fit properly, like a collar. I am under the height/weight indicated in the product description but it is too tight. I wear a shirt with a collar size of 17 (XL). Amazon or manufacturer should indicate a max collar size rather than a height/weight limit.
  
  Another point - As others have noted there is a bit of a seam along the inside. If you wear a collarless shirt such as a T-shirt or many women's shirts this might be irritating. Don't think it would be too bad if wearing a shirt with a collar - as you could wrap it around the outside of a collar.
  
  This goes back to Amazon.
  
  
• decent for the price
  By A2CTLA4VH883IM on 2008-09-05
  Good pillow, but the button attachment is terrrrrrible. Just snaps off every few seconds, so it feels like the pillow would slip off your neck anytime! I need to figure out if I can attach a velcro closure (....without puncturing the pillow itself..arrrgh)
  
  
• Susan's review
  By A3INJ5AIZL1TLE on 2007-04-03
  The seams on the pillow are sharp and uncomfortable. The extra pouches that supposedly provide additional support don't measure up. THe snaps that should hold the ends together don't work. Basically, it would be OK if it came with a soft cover.
  
  
• Good !!!!
  By A14HM47AEBNIDI on 2007-06-27
  it's a bigger than the others I bought but it gives you a good support to your head.
  
  
• Not impressed
  By AFZXKH5LTUMCK on 2007-10-22
  I couldn't figure out how to get the thing to inflate. Maybe I'm a moron but the instructions were definitely vague. A small round piece of paper surrounding the value saying "Pinch the valve to inflate" seems a little inadequate. Yes I didn't have the time to call you and argue - I wish the product had worked easier. It's just lying around in the same condition - never used.
  
  

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