We're going to be honest...there aren't a lot of nap pods on the market. 

They basically break down into super-expensive, Star-Wars-looking relaxation capsules.

There are also pop-up tents that you cower your head under while cramming for the finals to take a 15-minute nap.

Or if you're really cheap, a nap pod could be a scented, relaxation mask.  

Regardless, if you're looking to sneak in a nap at work or just create a dark space hunched over a library table, check out our selection of the best nap Pods on the market below.

Nap Pods In The News

Over in Reddit, one user posted a picture of some Nap Pods at the airport.

These rentable cabins provide a dark resting place for air travellers to catch some quick Z’s. 

One individual described building his own DIY map cabin in his workplace.

What he did, he converted a Kmart stock room into a fork area, enabling him to play Video games, Take cat naps and avoid irritated customers.

At Work

Another trend that we've seen are these nap pods placed in the office - in organizational strategy to help employees feel more rested and be more productive.

The article sites Zappos and Google as among the first to install napping pods to help rejuvenate fatigue employees during the notoriously stressful work day.

They outline some of the popular styles including the C-shaped pod- this looks very space-age and futuristic with a bed mattress sitting inside a white, iPod like enclosure.

Another, lower text solution is provided by the HootSuite napping room.

This social media companies sleep room features a cabin like Style with several cuts laid out in rows.

The Google Sydney office has a much more ambitious and gorgeous design with glowing, wooden cushioned a cloves built into the wall and accessed by step ladders. 

Indeed, these look more like woodworking capsules. Another option comes from a London company I've been the sleeping pods look like ovens, almost. 

The Facebook sleep pod is like a quiet capsule, resembling a pill. Basically you step inside of it and a hatch is closed providing you complete privacy for a mid Day Slumber. 

The Australian Rules Football Club built a similar-looking one- it's owned by the Sydney Swans.

Like the Facebook one, they both had their logos in blazoned on it and it is situated in the change rooms so that players can rest up for a Dame or perhaps fall asleep after the game. 

Popular Nap Pod Locations

Travel + Leisure

The Travel and Leisure website had an interesting article describing an ultra nodern optin- it's even equipped with Netflix.

They are going to be installed and a variety of European airports.

They are called Airpods and are entirely enclosed sleeping pods that resemble a futuristic air travel rocket ship.

They're are very minimalistic and the article described them is resembling futuristic drag racers.

Once you are inside, there's a plush chair that transforms into a comfortable bed to rest on.

Besides just the bed, there are a variety of other useful amenities like smart phone charging stations, Wi-Fi connectivity and storage areas for luggage.

In order to keep the air fresh, air purifiers are used and the sleeping pods themselves are specially engineered to reduce and cancel out external noise, making it easier to get a high-quality rest. 

Interestingly, although noise is canceled out, all of the internet connectivity means that you are not completely detached from the outside world. 

You'll be able to rent them by the hour. The article says that they were invented by a pair of Slovenian businessman who are frequent business Travelers.

Their goal was to enhance the travel experience, making it more comfortable while relieving stress.

The Guardian

The Guardian also had an interesting article about businesses installing paid for sleep nap pods.

A wellness startup has produced some Innovative designs that include noise cancelling headphones, heavy duty soundproof curtain in, and even live plans for enhanced ambiance. 

One of the advantages, the company claims, is helping people wean off of coffee.

So instead of encountering the 3 p.m. energy crash and reaching for an energy drink or some more coffee, the wellness startup anticipates people clambering into a sweet pod, getting an hour's worth of rest, I'm returning to the workforce recharged and more productive. 

They also list out some interesting benefits, claiming that studies have demonstrated that increase sleep deprivation is associated with higher risks of stroke as well as decreased levels of productivity.

The National Sleep Foundation has also written about some prominent companies like Nike, The Huffington Post and Ben & Jerry's permitting their Workforce to take naps during the work day.

Our Favorite Models

If you browse popular eCommerce sites, there are a variety of styles, whether it is a privacy pop bed tent, a relaxation capsule, a pop-up nap tent or even a travel blanket that covers your eyes.

The Relaxman Relaxation Capsule 

One of the more technologically advanced options available for purchase is the Relaxman Relaxation Capsule. It was designed by the Biotonus Clinic in Switzerland.

One buyer who purchased it said that it is a quiet and relaxing environment that provides a spacious interior that even lets you get some work done on a laptop or iPad.

One important thing about it, it doesn't actually block Wi-Fi signals I've had that means that you're not cut off from the outside world.

The Privacy Pop Nap Tent 

Probably a more affordable option is the privacy pop nap tent - it's marketed as a nap anywhere solution that creates a private space on a desk for you to sleep.

It's designed to be used on flat surfaces, so if you're studying in the library, you can use this to get a break from the harsh illumination of fluorescent light, recharge, and then get back to studying for your midterm exam.