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Old 10-18-2007, 02:42 PM
ddubois ddubois is offline
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Default Sleeping on flights

I used to be able to sleep on airplanes, but I lost the ability somewhere around 20. For some reason, I just can't fall asleep when semi-upright, no matter how tired I am, nor how much I try. I've got a long overnight Hawaii -> Boston trip coming up, for which I very much want to be sharp and alert when I arrive. I would be interested in hearing from people who have had the same problem, or any advice people have about falling asleep in this situation.
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Old 10-18-2007, 02:44 PM
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Default Re: Sleeping on flights

Proper head support is a must. Bring your own pillow. Go to a store and test some out.

Either that or drugs.
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Old 10-18-2007, 02:48 PM
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Default Re: Sleeping on flights

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Proper head support is a must. Bring your own pillow. Go to a store and test some out.

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I have no problem falling asleep anywhere, but while semi-upright/upright, I find that head/neck support is essential. I fall asleep much easier when I use those neck-pillows (the ones that look like innertubes that you wear around your neck).
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Old 10-18-2007, 02:45 PM
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put tray down. lay pillow or other soft material on tray. sleep with head down.
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:10 PM
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put tray down. lay pillow or other soft material on tray. sleep with head down.

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If I'm struggling with sleeping upright I will try this out of desperation, but it always ends up very uncomfortable.
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:11 PM
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Default Re: Sleeping on flights

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put tray down. lay pillow or other soft material on tray. sleep with head down.

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Lol. Have you ever been on an airplane before? Based on your post, you are either a balla who flies first class or a midget.

Edit: Also, I can only get to sleep on a plane/car with the help of drugs.
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:27 PM
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that tray down rest head thing is mindblowing
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:37 PM
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Default Re: Sleeping on flights

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put tray down. lay pillow or other soft material on tray. sleep with head down.

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Lol. Have you ever been on an airplane before? Based on your post, you are either a balla who flies first class or a midget.

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i'm 6'1" 200lbs and can do it without too much problem. i mean, it's not as good as sleeping on a desk at school was, but if i'm in the middle or aisle seat it's better than nothing.

edit: i have never used a neck pillow though.
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:40 PM
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I just did two recent round trips from baltimore and seattle.

Obviously it's not going to be real comfy, but if I find that I am uncomfortable from leaning back, I can often get comfortable enough with my head down on a blanket or shirt on the tray to get some sleep. FWIW, I'm about 6'0.
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:55 PM
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Default Re: Sleeping on flights

tray down and head rest is essential
i do it all the time
it's essentially like sleeping in class, just a little worse...still much better than trying to sit upright

i did it recently and my friends all looked at me like i was crazy...then they tried. never went back. i'm 5-10 so pretty short i guess...but my taller friends still like it also

it's the most underused airplane strat by far.
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