This travel neck pillow is perfect. So many of the alternative ones are either blow up, too small to provide any support, allow your head to fall forward, or are just plain uncomfortable. This neck pillow is amazing and doesn't have any of the problems mentioned. It is a soft pillow but not so soft that it can't provide support. This ensures that your neck doesn't get sore while sleeping during travel and also provides support if your head tends to fall forward instead of to the side or back. Since it is solid and not one that you have to blow up, you don't have to worry about it losing air over time or having to blow it up or let the air out when you are finished. However, it is still super easy to roll back up and secure, plus the travel bag that it comes with is actually the perfect size so you can use it. No worries about not being able to get it in the storage bag after you take it out! (This is always a huge issue and a major pet peeve of mine!)