Road Warrior: Travel Sleep Aides

Sometimes the most productive use of your time on a long flight is to get a few hours of sleep. But managing to doze off on a long commercial flight can be easier said than done.

Joe Kornik | January 27, 2010

Sometimes the most productive use of your time on a long flight is to get a few hours of sleep. But managing to doze off on a long commercial flight can be easier said than done. The following items are Consulting's top picks to help you overcome the noise, uncomfortable seats, and other distractions. And unlike some other Road Warrior items, most of these can be afforded even on an analyst's budget.

Noise Cancelling Headphones Noise Canceling Headphones$299.95, http://www.bose.com/To complete your escape from the noises of the airplane, nothing compares to Bose's headphones. Plug in your iPod and relax to your favorite tunes. Or, with the flick of a switch, fade ambient noise and find that peace and quiet you've been longing for. The earflaps fold flat for easy storage.

Travel Sleep Mask and Earplugs Travel Sleep Mask and Earplugs$7.95, http://eyemask.comFind it difficult to sleep while your fellow passengers have their lights on? That's now less of a problem thanks to the Sweet Dreams Sleep and Relaxation Mask. The mask is contoured with concave eye pockets to keep the mask away from you eyes to allow for normal blinking and air circulation. The mask is made of an easily washable and quick drying material. The mask includes soft, foam earplugs to help block out some of neighboring chatter.

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