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About Ostrichpillow
Ostrichpillow's story began with a Kickstarter campaign in 2012. I think most of us travelers remember articles from back then featuring the unusual design and features of their Original Napping Pillow. Beyond having a design that sparked a lot of curiosity (and sometimes, a bit of amusement), it opened the door to a lot of opportunities to take better naps wherever you may find yourself.
The Original Napping Pillow from Ostrichpillow became the obvious choice for travelers who wanted to isolate themselves from everything around them while on the move. It also turned out to be a good option for commuters and even for those who can nap at work. (Let's not forget there are countries where napping at work is highly encouraged to remain highly productive throughout the day.)
Furthermore, introverts went crazy for this actual ostrich pillow. Imagine being able to hide your head not in the sand, but in a comfortable dark, quiet, and comfortable space just for you, in the middle of a bright crowded noisy area. It was like suddenly being able to travel with your own packable oasis.
It's been many years since then and even now I see people posting about their Original Napping Pillow in travel groups on social media. But, since then, the Ostrichpillow company grew, and they are now offering a wider range of products, to fit with the needs of more and more travelers.
The story of Ostrichpillow and Ostrichpillow Light
So when Ostrichpillow gave me the opportunity to review two of their products, I chose what seemed to fit best my needs (and that of my husband's, too): the Ostrichpillow Light Versatile Pillow and the Go Neck Pillow. I will cover them in detail separately, starting with the Ostrich Pillow Light review.
My Ostrich Pillow Light Review
Key features of the Ostrich Pillow Light
- As the name says it, it's light. This travel pillow only weighs 125g.
- It is versatile. It can be used not only as a travel pillow but also while commuting to and back from work, or when you're resting at home.
- The integrated fit adjuster and the coated microbead filling make it very adaptable to your needs, allowing you to wear the light Ostrichpillow in various ways.
- The Ostrich Pillow Light is fully reversible, giving you the option to choose between two colors.
Packaging & delivery
The Ostrich Pillow Light can be delivered to almost every country in the world. In my case, it got shipped directly to France and it arrived there before I relocated from Romania. My husband actually left in advance, but I stayed behind to get my driving license and also get fully vaccinated.
Free standard shipping is offered on orders over $65 or €60 in most countries, outside of promotions.
I can tell you one thing for sure: although the pillows come in cardboard packaging, they're very well protected. The delivery guy left them by mistake in the yard of our neighbors who weren't at home at the time. And it rained. However, when the neighbors arrived and they gave my husband the two parcels, the boxes weren't badly damaged. He was a bit concerned about the Ostrich Pillow Light because the package was moist, so I asked him to open it before I arrived and dry out the pillow if necessary. However, he found the pillow inside to be dry and undamaged in any way.
While we won't have an actual Ostrich Pillow Light unboxing for the reason mentioned just above, I'd still like to go over the packaging a bit with you:
The Ostrich Pillow Light
At a first glance, without even touching it, you can tell it's going to feel soft. And then you put your hand on it, and yes, it's very pleasant to the touch.
Furthermore, when you move it around, the microbead filling makes a nice soothing sound, kind of reminding me of distant ocean waves. (If ASMR triggers soothe you, you might want to take advantage of this feature to relax better before going to sleep on the Ostrich Pillow Light.)
Of course, we'll obviously spot the tag that needs to be removed only by the customer. It tells us the composition of the all-new material (95% viscose, 5% elastane) for the reversible cover and also mentions that the filling consists of micro polystyrene beads.
On this tag, we'll also be reminded of the features and safety precautions found on the back of the box. So, to save storage space, you should definitely keep the tag if you plan to get rid of the box. Or take a photo of it, as I did!
After removing the tag I pulled the Ostrich Pillow Light over my head. To wear it on my head or over my eyes, it already has a snug fit, so I don't need to use the elastic cord adjuster. But, once it's around my neck as an infinity scarf, pulling on the adjustable cord to tighten it immediately increases comfort.
Even though this travel pillow comes with a 2-year warranty, I expect it to become less tight in time, so the elastic cord adjuster will definitely come in handy, even if the default position feels perfect to you on the first wear.
The adjustable infinity shape makes it one-size fits all. The material composition of the Ostrich Pillow Light allows it to stretch quite a lot, but its circumference can also be reduced in size thanks to the elastic cord.
I also noticed the pillow gets you warm, and on a cold rainy day like today when I'm typing from the couch, it's really inviting me to take a short nap. However, it also makes me wonder how it would feel in the heat of summer if you plan to use it in a place without any air conditioning. (Since summer is just around the corner, I'll come back with an update on that in a few weeks!)
While it feels amazing on the neck, I'm probably going to use the Ostrich Pillow Light wrapped around my head, covering my eyes and ears. I don't really enjoy sleeping with earbuds, but I'm also very sensitive to noise. (It weirded my mom out when I was visiting my parents last week and heard her going over a recipe in the kitchen all the way from my room on the other end of the apartment.) With the pillow covering my ears, I could see myself comfortable falling asleep with Google Home playing music on volume level 4-5. I checked it out with a Disney songs playlist. :)
All in all, I am very pleased by the quality of the Ostrich Pillow Light and can't wait to travel again to try it on the road or in the air. Till then, it will definitely make my naps on the couch better!
