The Best Sleep MasksNEWS | 29 March 2025Trtl’s Glimpse Sleep Mask is available in a few more fun colors on its website (there are five options) compared to Amazon. It comes with a pair of standard-issue foam earplugs in a tiny carrying case, plus a carrying case for the mask itself. The mask is made with eucalyptus fabric which lends it a silky, cooling feeling. The molded inner eye cups are oval-shaped and can be removed and readjusted to help create a true blackout environment. I did find it a little tricky to get them perfectly adjusted to balance blocking as much light as possible without the mask being too tight or too low. But I got there in the end after much fiddling, and I like that I can blink in the mask since the eye cups are pretty deep. The Velcro attachment for the mask is a little bit loud, so I suggest dialing in your adjustments before flying or sleeping in a quiet room with other people.
The best part of the Trtl Glimpse mask is its “peek” feature. The eye cups have a dark mesh front, and there’s a soft cloth flap across the front of them. You can lift this cloth covering to get a peek at your surroundings. This is something I’ve been wanting for so long. That mesh still blocks a lot of light when you lift the external flap, but you get just enough light to be able to do something like adjust your phone’s media playback or check to see what time it is. My only real complaint is that the included carrying case is similar to the one that comes with Trtl Travel Pillows. It’s basically a crinkly, scratchy-sounding stuff sack with a roll-down top that secures closed via very loud Velcro. The bag attaches to your luggage or backpack with a carabiner, and the whole thing flaps around uselessly unless you do something to prevent it. Secure the case to the inside of another bag (and take your sleep mask out early in a quiet environment) for the best experience.Author: Simon Hill. Louryn Strampe. Boutayna Chokrane. Chris Haslam. Molly Higgins. Julian Chokkattu. Nena Farrell. Source
