Many airplane seats are stiff and uncomfortable for long flights, especially when it comes to lower back support. Now there’s an easy solution. This inexpensive Back Support slides over almost any seatback with its elastic strap, and provides outstanding lumbar support. Best of all, the open mesh design keeps your back cool and ventilated. Our product testers were amazed at the results after a 3 hour cross country. Measures 17"w x 15"h x 4 1/2"d.
One Year Guarantee
Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.
Price Guarantee
Sporty's guarantees competitive pricing on everything we sell. If you find a competitor offering an identical item at a lower advertised price, just mail or fax us the ad, and Sporty's will match that price.
Standard Express Shipping
We offer the fastest shipping in the business, so you won't have to wait for your important charts or a last-minute gift. Since we stock almost everything we sell, we offer same day shipping: in-stock orders placed by 5pm Eastern (weekdays), will be shipped that same day, often within minutes of ordering.
Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping.
Overnight shipping is also available on most items.
Return Policy
For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
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July 24, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Holds me away from the vinyl seat back in hot weather. Its light and easy to fasten.
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Not good for long trips as it is too deep and the lumbar support does not allow me to relax my back. the arch is just too much.
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Not a good buy due to it being uncomfortable.
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July 1, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I fly out to West Texas to the tune of 1000+ hours a year and when you're talking leather seats in 110° desert heat, you're also talking gluing yourself to the leather seats. When it's 85° at 10,000MSL, leather is bad. This item really helps on those flights because you get a lot of circulation, it supports your back to make long flights more comfortable, if you're coming in IFR it tends to keep you in the correct posture so that you're always on the line.
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There's no way to make a downside to this product.
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Anybody could benefit from this, but for long-range pilots it can be a lifesaver.
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April 5, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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December 16, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Comfortable, Very well made.
Bought a couple of them for my brothers' cars the lumbar support is excellent too! Plus it keeps your back cool in the summer especially with leather seats.
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August 7, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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July 27, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Appears sturdy.
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I'm a tall pilot. This back rest so changed my position in the seat that, with headset on, my head hits the cabin ceiling. I cannot use this product.
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I cannot use this product as I intended.
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July 22, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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July 21, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good support
Keeps back cool
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Need to adjust location occasionally but it's easy to do so that's not really a con.
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I use it in my car and have enjoyed the product so far. Haven't had it long enough to assess the dutability and reliability. Too early to judge. My son is an instrument rated pilot and I plan to buy one for him.
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July 21, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Provides much needed ventilation and back support for long flights.
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Will not stay put on seat. Slides around on the seat back so much that it is an aggravation rather than a help.
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This product will be useful for long trips but slides around way too much to be useful on a daily basis.
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July 21, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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Great lower back support for the longer trips...also seems to keep my back cooler than normally resting against the seat.
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Great support for the price. I am ordering another one for my SUV.
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July 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great support and keeps you cool!
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Elastic strap may wear out quickly.
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One of the best purchases I have made for my plane!
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July 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great product used on my car and airplane. I used not only for the heat but also for my back A+
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You will stil sweet but is going to be cooler but your upper back gets really warm you fell the difference
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July 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Easy to slide on and off. Good back support, and cooler for hot summer days.
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Expensive.
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July 2, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Better than expected in quality and how well it works. Great lumbar support. Keeps you cool and dry! Great price!
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June 19, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Sitting up is no longer a strain in the airplane or my van.
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December 27, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Exactly as described, works perfectly. Flying in the summer, I hated the "wet low back" syndrome I had after every flight. This is comfortable and stops that problem! I like it so much I even use it in the house in the winter for the lumbar support at my desk chair.
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October 29, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This product is available from Walgreens at two for ten dollars.
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October 23, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.