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Its corridors act as market places, with traders selling everything from sugar to toiletries. From CNN
I barely earned enough money working part-time to cover my prescription co-pays and toiletries. From Huffington Post
They both said socks with toiletries are significant items for the homeless. From Chicago Tribune
The organization collects donated toiletries -- or buys them outright with donations -- and assembles the kits. From The Seattle Times
Her discounted toiletries and household items sold out by 2 From TIME
While inside, the seamen scoop up free toiletries and snacks and peruse gently used clothing donated by parishioners and social service groups. From Baltimore Sun
There's a mesh pocket for some toiletries or something, but otherwise it's just a big open area. From CNET
Rooms are appointed with amenities similar to what you would find in a standard hotel: fresh towels, clean linens, and toiletries. From Huffington Post
Former inmates face issues ranging from the overwhelming number of toiletries available for purchase to securing stable housing and employment. From TIME
It also collected enough food, toiletries, gently used winter clothes and other items to fill 22 trucks. From Baltimore Sun
Others made care packages of bottled water, toiletries and food for those living on the street. From OCRegister
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How to Pack Toiletries for Travel Like a Pro
Toiletries may be a final packing detail, but there’s no doubt they are an imperative part of any trip, near or far. Yet when the drawers that contain your face and body essentials look like a cluttered apothecary from days gone by, it’s time for a lesson in how to pack your travel toiletries kit like a pro — you’ve got this.
What Are Toiletries?
Toiletries are those essential grooming items that keep you clean, groomed, and polished.
(Fun fact: Before there were what we call toiletry bags, there was the “Dopp kit,” which was created by a man named Jerome Harris, nephew of leather goods designer Charles Doppelt. The bags grew in popularity during the Second World War when the Army gave them out to the soldiers — sir, yes, sir!)
How to Pack Your Travel Toiletries
Choose the Right Sized Toiletries Bag
If you’re only going on a weekend getaway, there’s no need to bring a large toiletries bag. Something like the Briggs & Riley Everyday Essentials Kit will do. If you are going on a longer journey, however, something like our Deluxe Hangable Kit allows you to pack more items in a smart, compacted fashion.
Think About Your Agenda
Not only do you want to think about your normal daily routine, but what is your agenda going to look like on your trip? For example, if you’re going skiing you may want to bring a stronger sunscreen and a protective face and lip balm for when you’re on the slopes. Camping? Then there’s no need to bring enough makeup for a photo shoot when you’re going to be chilling in the wilderness. Use common sense here. Also, consider which items you can leave behind because they will be supplied at your destination. We’re talking about shower gel, lotion, soap, Q-tips, and even shampoo and conditioner if you can part with your faves. Ditch those “just in case” items. If something comes up and you really need one of those things, you can always buy it later on.
How to Pack Your Toiletries Kit for Air Travel
Remember the TSA-Rules
If you’re bringing a carry-on remember the numbers 3-1-1. This means you can only pack toiletries with a volume no greater than 3.4 ounces and packed in a one-quart bag, one bag per person. Even if you’re checking a bag, don’t use that as an excuse to bring a huge can of hairspray, your full-sized cleanser, and a heavy glass jar of night cream, which leads us to our next point...
Transfer Products into Travel-Friendly Containers
Not only are refillable travel bottles good for the environment, but they prevent you from taking more product than you really need. Don’t forget to label them with a smear-proof marker or pen. Look for quality bottles that are leak-proof — because cleaning shampoo off your luggage, clothing, accessories is never fun. Alternatively, you can look for solid product options such as a cleansing balm, stick perfume, shampoo bar, etc. For products like deodorant, shaving gel, and toothpaste, purchase travel-friendly sizes.
Save Samples
Hold on to those perfume, cologne, hair, body, and skincare samples you get when you purchase something or are browsing through the store. They can minimize what you need to bring with adding virtually no extra weight.
Helpful Tips for Packing Toiletries
Double Down
While you may not be a fan of a shampoo and conditioner in one (and if you are, great), do consider taking along products with dual purposes so you don’t have to pack as much. For example, a lipstick and blush combo, an oil that can be used from head to toe (think argan oil), a BB cream that’s also an SPF, an overnight mask that doubles as a moisturizer, a cleansing cream that can also be used as a shaving balm, a hair and body wash in one — you get the gist.
Get Organized
Any of our toiletry bags can help you stay organized. Take advantage of the compartments and pack items in places that make sense. So, perhaps all of your skincare in one area, grooming in another, etc. This way it’s easier to find what you need when you need it.
Toiletries Packing List
Obviously, you’re going to cater this to your gender, where you’re traveling to, and for how long, but here’s a general packing list to help get you started. We’ve eliminated things like shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion and wash because if you really wanted to, you could use them at the hotel or a friend or family’s home. However, you may have dry, color-treated hair that will go haywire without your regular deep conditioner. Or perhaps you have eczema and you can’t live without your body cream. Again, use common sense here.
30 Days to Packing a Better Bag – Day 17: The Essential Toiletries Kit
Welcome to Day 17 of 30 Days to Packing a Better Bag.
Today’s post is pretty much the culmination of the last few days of topics, so if you haven’t done so yet, we suggest reading about travel size hair products and how to pack liquid toiletries. Now’s the part where we give you the list of items you absolutely need to take with you, the essential toiletries kit, along with a little advice on how to pack them all up nice and neat in your luggage of choice.
The Basics
Hair Cleanser and Conditioner: In other words, you need a shampoo and conditioner of sorts for your hair. If too many liquids make you worry, look into a solid shampoo bar. Dry shampoo might also be a good addition that can help you cut back on the amount of liquid shampoo you bring. Remember to take only what you need in order to conserve space and weight.
>>Consider cutting out shampoo with the no poo method.
Body Wash: We recommend going with a bar soap, like Dove, in order to clean that travel grime off from time to time — and to cut back on liquids. If space is a worry, try hacking a normal sized bar in half instead of paying more for those special travel size bars in the shops.
Facial Moisturizer: Every lady needs a facial moisturizer of some kind. For extra bonus points, get one with SPF built-in since you will more than likely be spending more time in the sun on your travels. Try to go with a moisturizer that you can use both day and night.
Face Wash / Cleanser: Bring along your favorite facial wash or acne cleanser. With new diets, changes in sleep patterns and more public transportation use, breakouts are sure to happen when you travel. Keep them at a minimum by keeping your face clean. Depending on your skin type, a facial wipe might be a good option. (Brooke calls these her “bath in a bag” since they can be used in a pinch to wipe down your body if you don’t have time to shower before your next activity.)
>>To further reduce your liquids, check out the best toiletry items for carry-on travel.
Toothbrush: This is a no-brainer! If you want to go minimal, go for a brush that is travel sized, or one that folds in half.
Toothpaste: Just like the brush, paste keeps you fresh and clean. Go with travel size tubes, or try something different like toothpaste sachets or toothpaste tablets.
Floss: Floss is a must-pack. Not only is it vital to your oral health, it can also function as string in a pinch to sew up holes and tie bits and bobs together.
Razor: If you can handle going a few days without shaving, perhaps waiting to buy a disposable razor until you arrive is an option. Or, get a good wax before leaving home and ditch the razor if you can.
Deodorant: Go for the solid kind in order to cut back on your liquids. If you want something that lasts several months, the crystal deodorants will do the trick. (Brooke is trialing one right now by Grants of Australia that is said to last up to 4 months!)
Q-tips and Cotton Pads: For cleaning your ears and removing makeup or dirt. Just put a handful in a ziplock bag before putting in your toiletries kit.
The Extras
Hair Items: Leave-in conditioners, hair oils, hair sprays and dry shampoos.
Skin Items: Body lotions, cuticle creams and body sprays.
Tips for Packing Toiletries
1. Go for the smallest toiletries bag possible. Just like choosing your luggage, having a toiletries bag that is a size larger just means you are more likely to fill it with things you don’t really need.
Large toiletries kits are great for better organization and separation, but they can add a little extra bulk to your luggage.
We choose to go with a smaller toiletries bag instead so we aren’t tempted to fill it with stuff we don’t truly need. That is the moral of the story for just about everything. All the necessities packed into the Tom Bihn’s 3D Clear Organizer Cube.
You’d be surprised what you can fit into a smaller bag. This holds: Dr. Bronner’s Soap (shampoo and body wash), conditioner, facial cleanser, facial moisturizer + SPF, eye cream, leave-in hair oil, toothpaste sachets, floss, toothbrush, razor and crystal deodorant stick. And there is still a little room to fit something else if needed!
2. Plan your toiletries packing according to your packing goals: checked or carry-on. If going carry-on only, your liquid toiletries will need to be located in a separate bag that can be scanned at security.
Think about checked versus carry-on. If going carry-on only, you will need to have one see-through bag that includes ALL liquids and gels. This includes having extra space for anything that might fit that criteria in your medical kit (post coming soon), like anti-itch creams. In this case, remove non-liquids, such as razor, floss, toothbrush and put those in a separate bag or organizing unit.
Remember: Compartmentalizing your toiletries will help you to stay organized on the road, as well as keep potential mess and leaks confined to a single space in your bag or suitcase.
We’ll be talking about an essential beauty kit and medical kit in the coming posts!
Take Action: Trial Run Your Toiletries Kit
Get out your packing list and make sure you are only taking the essentials with you on your trip. Make a trial pack to ensure your toiletries bag is the correct size for your intended packing goal. Refrain from taking a toiletries bag that packs on extra bulk or is larger than absolutely necessary.
Let us know if there is anything you’d add to this list in the comments below. Or, let us know your favorite toiletries bag.
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