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suze

If I use a cosmetic bag my newest favorite is a flat kind of envelope shaped one. It lays flat with the clothes.

I used to take the more traditional squarish ones but they take up too much room in the suitcase imo. If I were to actually purchase a new one, I'd get that kind with a hook so it can hang up in the hotel bathroom.

Good tip on REI for tiny containers, thanks!

elnap29

Hmm. It wasn't Eagle Creek afterall - sorry. He has 2 that are similar, both purchased from REI.
One is called Tahiti Travel Pouch (B0210) from Outdoor Research
The other is larger but very similar, Travelers Club brand.
Both have lots of visible compartments and elastic bands.
I also like using Eagle Creek packing cubes and folders - very easy to find things in a hurry.
We also use the small containers from REI. They don't leak and you can squirt shampoo out easily. These are very inexpensive, usually sold with backpacking supplies.

Apres_Londee

Well, I think I've become a Ziplock convert. Originally, I didn't like the idea of living out of clear plastic bags, I thought it would feel too slapdash and temporary, and make me all scatterbrained (it generally doesn't take much to make me all scatterbrained)

I had no idea they came in so many different sizes, and some even have pink or blue "zippers". Also, they really do seem quite sturdy. And after a few packing experiments, I see the advantage of the clear bags.

I'm definately going to take my makeup in a Ziplock instead of a toiletry bag, and my non-bathroom toiletries, too. I was tempted to go whole hog and use a Ziplock for my shampoo, etc., but I think it might be wise to have a sturdy hanging toiletry kit. I've been looking into all your suggestions, and so far I've got my eye on those LL Bean organizers.

I really appreciate the help and suggestions, thanks again everyone!

suze

I'm not sure why you feel the need for a sturdy toiletry bag? Just pack shampoo, etc. into yet another 1 gallon size ziplock. Then lay them flat between layers of clothes in the suitcase when you pack.

I do take one cosmetic bag, it packs flat, so at my destination I can organize things back into it and not actually live out of the ziplocks.

Apres_Londee

I was thinking of those toiletry bags that you can hang on the shower head, in order to reach shampoo, etc. more easily. I know we won't have a bathtub in some places, and I'm not sure if there will be any sort of shelf or ledge in the showers. Or am I thinking about this all wrong? Should I just stick with the Ziplocks?

I have a question about Ziplock sizes. I'm Canadian, and don't know the dimensions of the gallon sized Ziplock. How big do Ziplocks come? The largest I've been able to find is 26.8cm x 27.9 cm (no idea what that is in inches)

I live downtown in a big city- no Walmart- I think I may be missing out on some of the bigger sizes. I'm interested in using them for space bags, too. Any Canadians here? Should I trek out to a huge Market Loblaws or a new Zellars?

J_Correa

I'd have at least 1 bag with the hanger for convinience in the shower. I hate having to put everything on the floor of the shower.

Underhill

I have one hanging bag that's part of my under-the-seat roll-on suitcase. For the rest I use clear see-through containers, which makes it easy to look for what I want in a hurry.

My favorite thing for toiletries is an old cloth-covered bag that I bought more years ago than I like to think. It zips at the top and has small plastic holders for all sorts of things, like mascara, lipstick, and such, held upright. I'd love to know if something similar is still made, as it's by far the best organizer I have.

StCirq

I'm not the slightest bit fussy about this stuff, and I hardly use beauty products. I take a small ziplock bag with lipstick, mascara, and my honey face cream with me in my purse. Everything else - tiny bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body scrub goes in my suitcase. I have maybe 6 products, total. I estimate how much of each product I'll need and pack accordingly. It takes up hardly any room. If it's a long trip, I count on buying stuff as I travel.

RM67

If you have really deep pockets then Anya Hindmarch makes a lot of different cosmetic and toiletry cases in a range of sizes, which have labelling to indicate the contents eg suncream, cosmetics, brushes, etc, with leather trim and if you want it, personalised embossing.

For flying though I always just use a clear plastic zip topped bag that I got from John Lewis for under a tenner.

I think the total volume you can take in carry on is still 1 litre of liquids and you can't have any single bottle with more than 100ml unless you have a prescription for it. I know you said you will probably check your bags but I think its worth a reminder anyway.

jubilada

I love the Sea to Summit travel cases, available in several sizes and styles. They weight nothing, are very well made and are well priced.
Available on Amazon and in outdoors and travel stores.

annhig

When I was last buying a new trolley bag for work I came across this clever idea:

http://www.kipling.com/uk-en/luggage...h6100-999.html

it has lots of places for carrying things securely and fits over the handle of the trolley so as it was in the sale [I would never have paid that much for a toilet bag] I splashed out. Just as well I didn't wait - the shop closed down a month later!

Talking about taking shampoo etc. I try to remember when I am coming to the end of a bottle to leave it and then take it away with me - usually I guess about right and then I throw it away at the end of the trip. Otherwise I buy one of those "travel size" bottles - they usually have a "3 for 2" offer on in our local chemists and I find they last for ages.

nytraveler

I have toiletry and make up cases that I got at Liberty of London - in their wonderful prints and lined with a sturdy plastic so even if things spill they can't damage anything else. I went once when they had a sales and got several for me as well as sets for my mom, my SIL and my best friend. My first set finally died (after about 10 years and I'm on my second). For longer trips I carry on very small sizes and put larger ones in my checked bag since I don't like being stuck with different products that I'm used to.

janisj

Useful info -- but (<i>Just in case</i> anyone thinks they are helping the OP) - the thread is 9+ years old - was stopped by an advertiser.

flpab

zip lock bags, you will alarm the ctx machine with full size bottles and have a bag check. Small bottles are the best. I just use the free bags that come with lancome gift with purchase. My husband has a jack wolfskin kind that hangs over the door but it is bulky so he never takes it. I don't care if you are checking or just taking carry on. I like room for clothing and things I buy. I also love to go to Boots and buy sample sizes of new items. I save tiny containers and use them for my fav lotion and foundation.

flpab

still a good topic