I could wax on about any of the many indignities of flying, but I have an especial dislike of the airplane blanket. Why? Let me count the ways. 1) It's so thin that you can just about see through it; 2) it's often only slightly less scratchy than, say, sandpaper; 3) likely a result of 1 & 2, it clings like crazy to any article of clothing resulting in 4) crazy static electricity. Also, the airplane blanket is not exactly a paragon of cleanliness. I spent ages, or at least months, searching for the perfect airplane blanket, and I'm happy to report that I've found one. Brookstone's convertible travel blanket has quickly become one of my carry-on essentials. They're not paying me to say this, I promise. I love this blanket because it's incredibly soft, incredibly warm, generously sized, and it folds into its own little pouch - with a handle. It's $40, but worth every penny.
As long as I'm raving about Brookstone, I should mention one of my other favorite travel accessories is their napform eye mask. Now, the woman in the picture looks absolutely ridiculous, and I think the photo is advertising fail, because I would not want to own this. The bottom half is not nearly as bulky as it looks here, and also, it doesn't cover my so much of my face, but it is incredibly soft and also it really does block out the light. Completely. Most eye masks - and I've owned a lot of them - don't.
Last but not least, I really must mention my Bose earbuds. Not just any earbuds, noise cancelling earbuds. And they really, really work. (Bose isn't paying me either.) Now, these babies are not cheap. If you're curious, you can click on the link, but consider yourself forewarned that you may suffer a minor (not so minor?) case of sticker shock. Yes, they're expensive, but I cannot tell you how amazing they are. The roar of the engine becomes a quiet hum, music comes through beautifully, and the noise cancelling feature works for about 16 hours once it's charged - and it charges very quickly. Plus, unlike most noise canceling headphones, the headphones will still play music even if the noise canceling part isn't charged. For anyone who travels frequently, these are a serious must-have. Just don't leave them in the seat back pocket.
So you see, three products later and you will be snug as a bug in a rug, which is about as much as anyone can ask for on an airplane these days. You'll also be fully prepared in the event that you have to sleep in the airport. (Especially if you also have the Brookstone pillow.) Happy napping!
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