The Ultimate Sleep Travel Solution - NodPod

A project in Louisville, KY by Paula Blankenship
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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.
Backers: 7280
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $307,274 of $20,000
Dates: Jul 26th -> Sep 9th (45 days)
Project By: Paula Blankenship
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Latest News

We Did It - Free Gift!!!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
With less than a week left we hit $300K! This means we will be sending everyone the retractable travel earbuds as a F-R-E-E gift. Again words cannot describe how thankful we are for each and every backer for making this campaign such a huge hit.The... (Read More)

Share Your Nod Travels + 7 Days Left

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Wow we can't believe we only have 7 days left for the campaign! This Kickstarter has exceeded our wildest expectations :) Also we are so close to hitting $300K and sending everyone a free pair of retractable travel ear buds, so if you... (Read More)

1st Stretch Goal - FREE Gift

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
So some backers have asked why we haven't done any "Stretch Goals" yet and to be honest we just weren't expecting this type of result! We simply wanted to raise enough to send out a great product that we truly believe in. We are so So SO... (Read More)

Top 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow we absolutely CANNOT believe how well this campaign has done! Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign, we cannot wait to send out everyone's pledges as it will make sleeping while traveling 10x more enjoyable.Now we've been getting a... (Read More)

Louisville entrepreneur creates 'NodPod' to help travelers sleep

August 23rd - via: wdrb.com
[VIDEO] - It's a new travel tool if you're looking to get some shuteye. (Read More)

You won't look cool wearing the NodPod, but that's okay because you're practical

August 22nd - via: theverge.com
The NodPod solves a real problem. When we fall asleep in random places, like on airplanes and in the car, our heads nod, and we temporarily wake up. One: this is annoying. Two: this hurts necks.... (Read More)

Why The NodPod Blanket Is a Wise Investment/Sickness Prevention

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are totally blown away with how many people have backed this project with an obvious majority of those pledges being for the pillow exclusively. However, for those frequent travelers, we hope you consider adding the blanket to your pledge by... (Read More)

This Strange New "Head Hammock" Makes It More Comfortable to Sleep on Planes

August 19th - via: womansday.com
This travel pillow, which straps to your chair claims to support your neck and head to you can sleep soundly while traveling. (Read More)

Over 1,000 NodPod's + Great Press Coverage

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow we cannot believe over 1,000 people have backed our campaign! We are extremely thankful for how well the campaign has done so far and we still have 20+ days left. This weekend we got a TON of new backers because the website ThisIsInsider.com;... (Read More)

100% Funded + Informational Message From Paula

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
It's official!  The NodPod is now a reality thanks to our backers on Kickstarter! We are so excited to bring this product to you guys and can't wait for everyone to receive theirs :) Our founder Paula used one of the prototypes on a flight from... (Read More)

Fly with the Right Travel Pillow

August 9th - via: gonomad.com
Sleeping sitting upright is a pain in the neck! These travel pillow solutions may help you--the J-Pillow, NodPod, JetComfy, Cloudz travel pillows. (Read More)

Support Our Troops Combo

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,We are so pumped on how well the campaign is doing! If things continue at this pace we should be able to hit our goal by the end of the week :)However the reason we are writing this is because we're excited to announce a brand new pledge... (Read More)

100% Fellow Passenger Friendly - Won't Block Anything

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,We are continuing to climb closer and closer to our goal. However we still need your help, so if you could please share the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, etc. we would be EXTREMELY grateful;  Shareable Link - http://kck.st/29ytspX ... (Read More)

Added Safety Feature: Cord Breakaway

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,First off we want to thank you all for your support of the campaign so far! We are off to a GREAT start and feel we can definitely get this project funded.  Obviously the NodPod will give you a great way to sleep on long journeys, but... (Read More)

Chin Hammocks for Sleeping on Planes Are a Real Thing

July 29th - via: wheretraveler.com
News about the Nodpod, a head supporting sling chin hammock invention designed to help travelers sleep upright in cars and airplanes. (Read More)

Sleeping on an economy flight just become reality with this travel pillow

July 27th - via: yettio.com
For the majority of people, sleeping on board a flight in cattle class just isn (Read More)

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