The Best Travel Toiletry Bags
We just got back from two back to back short trips and I realized I really do not like my toiletry bag! I was using this black weekender that seemed like it would answer all my travel needs, but it didn’t.
So I am looking for the best toiletry bags and hoping my next one is the one!
I liked that it is rectangular and was easy to pack in my bag. That was a huge plus but when opened on the counter, it was really big and there was only one section that was deep enough to barely fit my moisturizer. I liked that it had three large sections for my things, but they were not easy to use.
The biggest thing I didn’t like was that it is black. Turns out the shelving in the three hotel bathrooms we stayed in were black or dark brown and the case literally disappeared.
Just like I won’t bring a white slip pillowcase or white microfiber towel to a hotel – it will get lost in the white linens, I realize now a black case has the same problem.
For my new toiletry bag, I am looking at lots of options:
- A bag that is in any color other than black. I may even go really bright and happy like this one in yellow – not sure if it is too big!
- Size Matters: I don’t want it too big but it should fit enough for a weekend and extended trip. I use small refillable bottles but am thinking about these cadence weekender jars.
- Lightweight and wipeable: This is a big must as even if you screw on all those tops, spills happen. I had a glass bottle of oil break on my last trip. Not a huge mess, but it was cleanable.
- To hang or not to hang? This one has the best reviews and this one is striped which is one of my favorite patterns.
- Clearly visible cases. I like this idea since you can really see what you have and it is helpful with TSA. This one gets really good reviews and comes in 2 sizes.
- To Stand or Lay Flat? Another good question. I like both options and I had a bag like this one that I loved that I could stand up my products but it finally wore it self out.
- Compartments! I would love a bag with lots of places to store by category.. and I am loving this cosmetic line that comes in XL, regular and mini sizes that are great for a one night to a long trip.
I am one of those people who likes to reorganize and refill my toiletry bag when I return from a trip so that it is ready to go for the next time I am on the go and all I need to do is add in my daily items.
Which means it’s time to make a decision and pick one! Help me! I would love to know what you use and why you love it! Leave a comment and let us know.
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