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Patented solution which provides amazing sleep while traveling. The NodPod recreates how you sleep on a bed but in an upright position.

Patented solution which provides amazing sleep while traveling. The NodPod recreates how you sleep on a bed but in an upright position. Read More
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$143,690
pledged of $20,000 goal
 
 

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About this project

RATIONALE: The reason it's hard to rest or sleep while traveling is because you can't keep your head, neck and back perpendicular and at a 90-degree angle similar to how you sleep in bed at night. This results in...

  • Jet Lag
  • Neck and Body Pain
  • Awkwardly Waking Up On Your Fellow Passengers

 Throw away all those useless travel pillows

 Enjoy truly great sleep while traveling with the NodPod!

 The ULTIMATE Travel Sleep Solution!

 

 Here is what makes the NodPod "The Ultimate Sleep Travel Solution"...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The NodPod travel blanket is a wind and water proof, compact travel blanket that is the perfect solution for staying warm and cozy on drafty planes, trains and cars. Easily stowed in a carry on, backpack, briefcase or purse. Never use an airplane blanket again!

 Features Include...

  • "Open Back Design" in-order to step into the blanket all at once, which also means the blanket cannot fall off when asleep and covers you from head to toe
  • Easy to slip on and off while fully seated in cramped quarters
  • Optional Hood for keeping your head warm and privacy
  • Front Storage Pocket perfect for keeping your smart phone or tablet while listening to music or while you sleep; theft prevention
  • Ultra thin PU fabric is draft proof and moisture resistant 
  • Folds up into itself as a small bag for easy storage, making it easy and minimal for long journeys (both pieces designed to fit into pocket for storage - 5"x7"); see below 

NodPod: Travel Pillow + Travel Blanket

 

 

 

As our way of saying "Thank You" to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces we have a unique pledge option where you can order one NodPod Pillow for yourself, and send one NodPod Pillow to a Serviceman/Servicewoman who is about to deploy overseas; Support The Troops Combo.

EXCLUSIVE - Plus if you choose this pledge you can choose between the original gray color or a camo print which is ONLY AVAILABLE to backers who choose this pledge. 

Act fast as some of these deals won't last long!

NodPod - Pillow 

NodPod Combo - Pillow + Blanket 

 

Hello everyone and welcome to the NodPod Kickstarter campaign.    

Through extensive travels over the years as a professional commercial interior designer, I was always searching for a better way to rest on a plane, car or any form of transportation. I found traveling to be a tiring task and never quite found the perfect solution for really being able to rest on a plane or in a car.  

For years I searched to find a solution for forward head motion but nothing on the market seemed to work. I also designed many prototypes for travel pillows and blankets but nothing worked as it should.  All were too bulky and none solved the forward head motion issue. 

The simple solution came to me while traveling on a plane to visit a friend.  When I arrived back home, I sat out to create my simple and effective design and wallah... the NodPod was born !

I am very excited to bring this product to Kickstarter and see people everywhere enjoying real rest and comfort as they travel to their destinations all over the globe. This simple yet revolutionary designed product will soon change the way the whole world travels.

Thank you for your support of the NodPod and I hope you find yourself more comfortable,rested and refreshed on your next adventure.

Wishing you safe and restful travels,

Paula Blankenship

Our company is located in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky!

Risks and challenges

We have already aligned our resources for manufacturing the NodPod and have done our very best to mitigate the risks and challenges for this project and to realistically estimate delivery of your rewards for this campaign to everyone in a timely manner. Our background in manufacturing helps reassure you that the rewards will be on time and of high quality.

The main challenge that we face is in spreading the word and reaching our funding goal. However, we trust the quality of our product and the problem it solves will quickly help spread the word about this products revolutionary design features.

We are certain crowd funding on Kickstarter will help us accomplish our goal and allow you to gain early access to the NodPod.

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FAQ

  • The NODPOD is not meant to replace or be used without a seat belt. The NODPOD design features include a saftey break away in the event of an emergency.

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  • The NODPOD easily adjust to accommodate for tray tables, television screens, headrest widths, etc. The back pillow cords are attached using sliding/locking, spring loaded cord carriers.

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  • All US shipping is FREE. We ship worldwide. The price for international shipping ranges from $5 for 1 NOD Pillow to $20 for a Double Pack of the NODPOD Pillow/Blanket Combo. The correct shipping will automatically be applied during your pledge process.

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  • Once the campaign has ended, we will send out a backer survey. You will fill out your address at that survey so that we can ship your pledge rewards when they are available.

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  • We will work diligently to get your orders through manufacturing as quickly as possible. If we can have them available to ship earlier than the anticipated time frame, we ship early. At this time, this is a preorder only through Kickstarter and we do not have any available to ship immediately.

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  • Because the NODPOD pillow comes over the top of the seat head rest and is adjustable, it works for anyone who can wear the standard restraining device in the vehicle you are travelling in. This product is not intended to be used for infants or toddlers while in a car seat.

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  • The seat back cord should be adjusted to a snug fit around the seat with the adjustable seat back cord toggle. The seat has cushion and give so the cord will contour to the seat once pulled tightly. This will prevent it from moving up or down on the seat. Once its in place, the pillow cords can be adjust left and right to ensure you are not blocking the TV monitor or tray table of the passenger behind you.

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    Pledge $25 or more About $25 USD

    Super Early Bird - NodPod Pillow

    This pillow will give the the best sleep you've ever had while traveling, but act fast because this is the best price we will ever offer it at!

    FREE U.S. Shipping!!!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
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    Pledge $28 or more About $28 USD

    Early Bird - NodPod Pillow

    This pillow will give the the best sleep you've ever had while traveling, but act fast because this great price is very limited!

    FREE U.S. Shipping!!!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
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    All gone! 300 backers
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    Pledge $30 or more About $30 USD

    Early Bird Extension - NodPod Pillow

    This pillow will give the the best sleep you've ever had while traveling, but act fast because this great price is very limited!

    FREE U.S. Shipping!!!

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    All gone! 1,500 backers
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    Pledge $32 or more About $32 USD

    Kickstarter Special - NodPod Pillow

    This pillow will give the the best sleep you've ever had while traveling, priced well below our future suggested retail price!

    FREE U.S. Shipping!!!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
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    338 backers
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    Pledge $35 or more About $35 USD

    Support The Toops Combo

    With this pledge you will be receiving 1 NodPod Pillow for yourself, and sending 1 NodPod Pillow to a soldier about to be deployed.

    Plus you can only get the Camo Pillow if you select this pledge!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow (For A Soldier)
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    186 backers
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    Pledge $46 or more About $46 USD

    Double NodPod Pillow Special

    Get two amazing travel pillows at a steal of a price, perfect for you and your significant other to get well rested before you arrive to your destination.

    FREE U.S. Shipping

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow (x2)
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    1,021 backers
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    Pledge $57 or more About $57 USD

    Super Early Bird - NodPod Combo

    Get both the travel pillow and travel blanket at a killer deal, but act fast because this is the best price we will ever offer it at!

    FREE U.S. Shipping!!!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
    • NodPod - Travel Blanket
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    Ships to Anywhere in the world
    Limited (66 left of 150) 84 backers
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    Pledge $59 or more About $59 USD

    Early Bird - NodPod Combo

    Get both the travel pillow and travel blanket at a killer deal, , but act fast because this great price is very limited!

    FREE U.S. Shipping!!!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
    • NodPod - Travel Blanket
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    Ships to Anywhere in the world
    Limited (296 left of 300) 4 backers
  10. Select this reward

    Pledge $62 or more About $62 USD

    Kickstarter Special - NodPod Combo

    Get both the travel pillow and travel blanket at a killer deal, priced well below our future suggested retail price!

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow
    • NodPod - Travel Blanket
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    Ships to Anywhere in the world
    4 backers
  11. Select this reward

    Pledge $119 or more About $119 USD

    Double NodPod Combo Special

    Get two amazing travel pillows and travel blankets at an insane price, perfect for you and your significant other to get well rested before you arrive to your destination.

    Includes
    • NodPod - Travel Pillow (x2)
    • NodPod - Travel Blanket (x2)
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    24 backers