Online - July 18, 2005

Beautiful Dreamer

The Nap-Cap

Then, as the last rays of sunlight dance across the Caribbean, Jude Law whips off his shirt and whispers, “Darling. I’ve done it. I’ve invented a completely calorie-free chocolate eclair. May I touch your …”

Ow.

Damn. Another Ambien-induced red-eye slumber interrupted by the inevitable head-slump. Amazing that we’ve overcome gravity enough to fly a plane but not enough to keep our noggins perched on our necks when we try to sleep on one.

For that, you need a Nap-Cap. The simple design straps to the back of your seat and holds your head firmly in place while you snooze — eliminating all chances of neck cricks, head-nods, and dignity. Prefer a sportier look? Try the Nap-Cap Visor. More of a minimalist? The Nap-Strap is for you.

All three come with flip-down eye mask and earplugs to complete the sensory-dep experience. And, to prevent other passengers from becoming alarmed (you will resemble a test subject in a mad scientist’s lab), the name of the product is printed in several places, alerting fellow travelers to your activities.

For the surprisingly not-low price of $99.95, all your in-flight dreams can come true.

Well. Almost all of them.

Available online at practicalthings.com.