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- The ideal toiletry bag holds the essential items you need when you're on the go without hogging all the space in your carry-on bag.
- The Sea to Summit Traveling Light Hanging Toiletry Bag is a lightweight
travel bag that fits all the essentials - nothing more, nothing less.
Packing is, hands down, the worst part of travel. It seems I always forget something or I bring way too much. This past Memorial Day weekend, for example, I brought two toiletry bags full of makeup and shower supplies - for a vacation in the woods. I pretty much used the bare minimum of what I had with me.
The right toiletry bag can at least ease some of the overpacking pains or help to curtail that urge. A bag can only hold so much, after all. The best toiletry bags will meet your travel needs without encouraging you to fill all the empty space with items you won't actually use. Extra touches like secure compartments, durable fabrics, and even travel-sized bottles complete the package.
So instead of tossing all your shower supplies in an oversized plastic baggie next time you travel, consider picking up a dedicated toiletry bag to help keep you organized. These top picks will make a world of difference when it comes to ensuring all your bathroom necessities are easy to find.
Here are the best toiletry bags you can buy:
- Best overall: Sea to Summit Traveling Light Hanging Toiletry Bag
- Best faux leather: Vetelli Leather Toiletry Bag with Travel Bottles
- Best for makeup: Freegrace Hanging Toiletry Bag
- Best for longer trips: L.L. Bean Personal Organizer Toiletry Bag
- Best carry-on size: TSA-Approved Clear Toiletry Bag
Updated on 10/28/2019 by Remi Rosmarin: Updated links, prices, and formatting.
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