When trying to sleep on a plane, the obstacles are stacked against you. The environment is loud, bright, crowded and uncomfortable. But although it most likely won't be the same quality as at home, it is still possible to get some shut-eye with the right gear.

Before you get shopping, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind. Just because you have trouble sleeping on a plane now doesn't mean you're doomed. Sleeping on a plane is like any other skill: You have to practise to get good at it. It's as much a mental hurdle as a physical one.

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