I bought this pillow to avoid neck discomfort after taking naps on long car or airplane rides. It works. When I used this pillow on a cross-country flight, I was more comfortable falling asleep, and I had no discomfort in my neck upon awaking. The unexpected surprise happened when I deflated the pillow, and I was easily able to fold it up and put it back in the travel pouch! It folds up small enough to put in the smallest carry-on bag or even a medium-sized purse. Now I'm ordering more for the rest of my family.