Skwoosh Command Pilot Seat Cushion with AirFlo Breathable Mesh

As an airline pilot I've tried over a dozen cushions. Most were too bulky and changed my seating position, many had worse pressure points than the seats cushion. This one strikes a perfect balance of breathability, cushioning of your sit bones while taking a little pressure if your coccyx and not changing your ride the height. Bonus round that it doesn't shift and is very portable. Best balance of all my needs.

I will be honest- I am not the user of said cushion, my husband is. It was a birthday present. He is a pilot and wanted something that was very portable that would improve the poor condition of his seat which, judging from his complaining, must have been made out of rusty cans and sticky grocery bags filled with crushed cereal. Magically, the complaints have ceased! He is very happy with his Skwoosh. If you are someone using it occasionally, I would maybe spring for a bulkier version- the Skwoosh is a little optimistic about the average size of a human butt. But, if you are someone who wants some effective padding that can be easily crammed into a flight bag (the crammiest of all bags), this is for you. I used it on a road trip and it helped my tailbone feel less awful. It's lightweight, the gel is soft but firm, and the lattice fabric covering it is comfortable and soft.

I bought this because the size looked right for airplane & bus travel. I don't want to lug anything too heavy or bulky. But there is a cost to that - it was just too hard. This might be fine if you just need a little bit of extra cushion, but if you are looking for sciatica relief over a long period of time, I don't think this will do it. It is lightweight and it is going to fit in small seats. Another downside to that -- if you have a larger posterior, you might not be happy with the narrow width.

I have used this pillow in the past, and I ordered a new one when I accidental threw it out with an old suitcase. Kept me more comfortable during long (15 hour) flights.

Purchased before a recent trip to Thailand. After many hours of comfort for my bony self on the plane, it folds up and tucks into the front pocket of my carry on backpack. Also doubled as a pad for my back passenger on bumpy scooter rides during the trip, and for me on the hard wood planks you sit on in the long tail boats or the bad seats on ferry rides! Now I'll use it in my office.