How To Pack A Toiletry Bag For Travel

What’s in our toiletry bag? Tom and Lauren open up so you can take a look. Use code PACKHACKER at incogni.com/packhacker to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - About our Dopp kits
1:17 - What about capacity?
3:11 - What's inside? (Tom)
9:21 - What's inside? (Lauren)
14:37 - What about makeup?
15:31 - Organization or open space?
16:05 - Hanging or countertop?
16:45 - Do you use a separate 3-1-1 bag?
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What do we pack our toiletry gear into for a trip, and how do we pick what we bring? Tom and Lauren are opening up about their favorite Dopp kits, the best travel essentials and tools to put inside, and the best place to store your brushes, razors, makeup, and more! Come with us as we unpack our toiletry bags to build the perfect Dopp kit for one bag travel.
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[@PackHacker]

Use code PACKHACKER at incogni.com/packhacker to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.

[@user-mq2jt5dg1t]

I know a lot of people have already mentioned it but I really like how natural the tone of the video has become. It’s lighter and less robotic and I hope it will stay that way. And I appreciate Lauren’s recurring presence ! She’s funny and it’s nice to have a women’s point of view on your packing tips.

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for the feedback! 😃

[@MrManultra]

Tom & Lauren in one video is just a recipe for success. Love this one

[@PackHacker]

😃😃😃

[@user-yz5ns9yr6j]

Tip: Cut off the poking ends of toothpaste or sunscreen tubes with a nail clipper and the ziplock bags will last longer😊

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@trishachloebaluyot7915]

You should design a clear 3-1-1 bag with a sturdy zipper! Given your experience and expertise, I would definitely trust your products if you create any :)

[@LeaveFootprintsEverywhere]

TIP: before packing tubes with sharp edges like sunscreen, round off the corners with scissors (obviously stay within the welded part) and go over them lightly with a flame to really smooth out the edges. They will never poke holes into your plastic baggies again 🙂

[@vanessazhang951]

I usually bring a mini customised makeup palette instead of full/travel sized makeups with me. It's more convenient and saves space. Also I always separate the powder makeup with anything else because they break easier than one might think😢

[@meisjeViv]

The tiny toothpaste tubes can be refilled as well! Just put the openings of the empty timy tube and your regular tube together, press, and squeeze the larger tube.

[@hex18]

Sea to summit 3-1-1 bag. Great zipper. Stands upright. Very flexible/packable. Only downside is the clear walks are kinda “grippy” requiring a bit more effort to organize the contents.

[@GinnyClunan]

Thank you thank you thank you. This was such a gem of a video. I have watched so many other reviewers videos that recommend, or feel like they are pushing a hanging toiletry bag. I too believe in ‘make use of what you have,’ and I also prefer a counter top bag. Thank you for sharing your personal preferences. So freeing to know I’m not the only one who prefers a counter bag. But I have learned that I can attach a carabiner to the handle of my favorite counter bag and hang it from a towel bar, which came in handy on a recent trip where the counter space was virtually nonexistent 😂. If it wasn’t for these videos, I wouldn’t have even been carrying that carabiner.❤

[@AtlasPainkiller]

I am always baffled at how 99.9% (in case I haven't found that special unicorn), seems to believe lotion is an optional toiletry. Not sure if is an American thing tho, but I need lotion and cologne on my dopp kit out of paranoia.

[@goinginzane]

Super helpful vid y’all, love this more conversational format too!

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@sarahskali8563]

I started using a silicone see-through Stasher bag as my TSA liquids bag and it seems to work better without having the normal plastic bag getting punctured and zipper bags constantly breaking. I still carry an extra classic plastic bag just in case tho (for specifically flying through Heathrow airport where they seem to be super strict on the bag being plastic material).

[@Jim_in_Portland]

I’m with those who prefer hanging because counter space is often at a premium, or exposed to getting wet. Sea to Summit kit keeps stuff well-contained and packs small. Love it.

[@gmt5664]

I use the Nightize 3-1-1 bag because I got tired of stuff leaking. Would that be a problem with international travel? It's worked in the US so far.

[@daniellemarics]

I love my Aer dopp kit so much. I have the one with the orange interior and love how easy it is to see items inside. I am like Lauren and use the front outer pocket for hair accessories. I camp a lot and I love how durable and sleek it is.

[@PackHacker]

🤙🤙🤙

[@elena_a-2023]

First, love your videos! When I travel, I try to bring as minimum liquids as I can (my skin care routine has several of them already). I use tablet type toothpaste, creamy type of foundation, shampoo (it looks like soap) and regular soap. I have some matador container to carry some of these items.

[@ashleighmalone3614]

Great video, thanks. Any suggestions for smaller, perhaps closer to 1 L? Bonus points if they look nice.

[@abikleinsmith]

Still rocking the glossier play niteshine, I see!

[@aarongonzales7878]

I am experimenting with the Alpha One Niner Toiletry Bag to be my WHOLE dopp kit. So far it has been really solid and the TOOB toothbrush that has the toothpaste in the handle.

[@houserhythm]

I carry about as much as Tom and it all fits in a PD small wash pouch: Philips One toothbrush, Matador toothpaste tube, a Bic razor, small GoToob+ with shower gel, Lush shamboo bar, small deodorant, Matador droplet drybag, earplugs, Victorinox nail clippers.

[@velyvely6479]

oh and the muji hanging ones are my go-to (i have both hanging styles they do)

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for sharing your insights and feedback! 🤙

[@glithmasterpro]

thanks! reminded me I need to get a portable trimmer before my next trip. also can't believe no one told me about the bobby pin hack until now fml.

[@ericspence]

I agree with Tom. I have never found a 3-1-1 bag with a zipper that lasts. Ziploc is all I use.

[@peppapewds]

more of you two plsss

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for the feedback! 😃

[@hudson8074]

I love Aer, but for a dopp kit it’s too much padding and the material would absorb too much liquid on a wet counter top. I use the Eagle Creek Isolate Pack It Quick Trip, it lightweight and dries easily if it gets wet. Though the lack of padding means the stuff inside is less protected, which is a trade off i’d choose as i’m not precious about my toiletries.

[@philiy_lander]

Hey Lauren, you lifted a purple, what looked like a stack for makeup or skin care out of your 3-1-1 clear bag. What is that product?

[@user-rk6vc8wy8p]

Hefty used to make a thicker bag with airplane branding

[@whiterabit]

I try to travel as light as possible so I try to pop to a shop when I arrive and try out local things like shampoo etc makes traveling much easier and I can get into what the locals use which is always fun

[@sicnarfsabsab]

Awesome vid! What’s the name of that small silicone micro scrub again (anyone got a link)? Thanks!

[@plausible.deaniability]

Can you dig it Tom?

[@CeleneSellsSunshine]

How does the capacity of the Aer Dopp Kit 3 compare to the Bellroy Toiletry Bag, the Nomatic 2.0 Regular or The Gravel Explorer Plus? I tend to go back and forth between these 3, but I’m actually looking for something a little more lightweight and compact but can still fit an electric toothbrush

[@big_world_small_kiwi]

Are there any dopp kits that you would recommend for full size toiletries? I work on a ship and they provide shampoo and shower gel which I like to take with me on holidays and continue to use, rather than leave half used bottles everywhere. I'm looking to update my Kathmandu toiletries bag which I have been using for a good ten years of mostly full time travel or living out of a suitcase.

[@e3vL1]

Always go for hanging vs tabletop. The latter tends to pick up moisture especially during long trips Also go for lightweight/transparent vs high quality materials (if fabric is thick)

[@efad3215]

Personally I like a hanging/tabletop so I can set up how I want depending on what's available to hang from or rest on

[@velyvely6479]

right! i don't even like to put my toiletry bottles down on the counter whilst traveling as it gives me the ick lol

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@goinginzane]

I prefer countertop if it’s an option, but I like bags that work well when also hanging since some places don’t have a lot of counter space! The Peak Design options they mentioned in the video are awesome

[@davidsaxby5400]

I missed the name of Tom’s toothbrush, anyone know what it is please?

[@pdub6453]

Great bag but honestly, not having a hook available to hang the bag is a dealbreaker for me, given there is very little counter space in European hotels. I know I could add a hook but the way the bag hangs makes me think things will fall out.

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@eprohoda]

Pack- Woohoo,Thank you!this is incredible . take it easy! 🤘

[@PackHacker]

🤙🤙🤙

[@burpledrink5131]

I always clip the edges so theres less chance of poking holes.

[@PackHacker]

🤙🤙🤙

[@lw1405]

Toiletries is my biggest hurdle when packing. We went on a 3 week trip to Italy that included a cruise and my husband weighed my black toiletry bag with a luggage scale and it was 5 pounds. OMG. And that wasn't everything I had that one would consider "toiletries" in my suitcase. I just don't understand how people can travel with a carry-on bag only. In Lauren's kit there was no soap or shaving cream or deodorant. She may use a body wash in those refillable tubes. I also don't use much makeup, probably less than she uses but I would take more skin care maybe. I could never just take that black bag only. I think I am going to use my humangear gotoobs at home, fill them up and see how long they last. That will give me a better idea how much to pack.

[@Anonom2012]

The biggest liquid I have to contend with is saline solution, which I can't find smaller than 2 oz. Why don't they make minuscule vials for single day uses?

[@cj9667]

They do come in 5cc and 10cc vials. Lacripure and Nutrifill. But anything for contacts is considered medical necessity and doesn’t fall under the 311 rule.

[@cj9667]

I’m sorry..it’s ml not cc. 5 ml and 10 ml sealed vials

[@Nonchalant_Wanderer]

I like these small dopp kitts, but there just isn’t room for my hair brush or shower cap. I use a sea to summit toiletry bag.

[@PackHacker]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@shmoutube]

I love Pack Hacker but you are never going to convince me that I need to decant my toothpaste into a Matador toothpaste tube. 😂

[@hyewon9524]

I wonder why not the Aer Travel Kit.

[@Laura-tb7nm]

They are still picky about toiletries in Paris airport in 2024. I really like airports who don’t require that rule or taking anything out of your bag.

[@IFeelLikeAG6]

I love your guys’ content and have enjoyed learning a lot of nice tips and tricks over the years, however I feel there needs to be more diversity on this channel. Packing, ESPECIALLY toiletries, can be quite a daunting tasks for a lot of individuals. While it is possible to get some, if not all for a few people, of the liquids you need at your final destination, a lot of people do not have the luxury of finding the many toiletries they specifically need so they are forced to pack them. Although I know this channel strives to find and advise on the best ways to pack light, It would be nice to see the channel possibly offer advice on how to organize and/or accommodate for those who are forced to have to bring more rather than it just be mentioned as an anecdote. Again, love what you all are doing, but diversity would be very welcomed 😊

[@straykitten4998]

It be nice if there was a thing that slid on the pokey edge of those bottles

[@dpaola]

Isn't it lighter and easier to buy most of that stuff when you arrive at the location? like, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, medicine...

[@PackHacker]

What do you do with it when you leave?

[@dpaola]

@@PackHacker I usually buy those tiny bottle on the travel aisle. so 90% of the time they are empty or almost empty. if not, I bring it back, finish using at home then, trash. Not the most econ friendly, I know.

[@iGene_Jr]

Po made 💀

[@PackHacker]

😂😂😂

[@velyvely6479]

Lauren its awsome that your travel bottles lasted so long, but i'd imagine they are probably leaching chemicals into your products. I personally have to have hanging toiletry bags because i'm ocd about damp things / public or common bathroom areas lol and those clear 3-1-1 bags, i've never found one that didnt go powdery and misty looking after a few uses, so that target one is doing really well