A toiletry bag was once invented to keep all your personal care products neatly organized and safe to take with you on a trip. You and your suitcase can't do without a toiletry bag in your sports bag and especially when traveling. Unless you like to throw your toiletries haphazardly into a travel bag and think it will all work out. Or leak out, like your bottle Shampoo. Crying!
What to take in a toiletry bag?
When you're going on that well-deserved vacation, a weekend away, a business trip, or spending a night at your fling's place, you naturally don't want to forget anything. You just want to have a toiletry bag filled with all the essentials with you. But what should you put in a toiletry bag? Time for a checklist:
◯ Toothbrush, Toothpaste and dental floss
◯ Shower Gel or soap
◯ Deodorant
◯ Shampoo and Conditioner
◯ Brush or comb
◯ Pomade, Hair Clay, Hair Wax or Hair Gel
◯ Safety Razor
◯ Razor Blades
◯ Trimmer
◯ Shaving Gel, Shaving Foam or transparent Shaving Gel
◯ Aftershave
◯ Fragrance
◯ Sunscreen
◯ Aftersun or body lotion
◯ Face Cream
◯ Lip Balm
◯ Manicure Set: Nail Clipper and tweezers
◯ First aid kit: band-aids, painkillers, disinfectant
◯ Earplugs
◯ Contact lenses or glasses
And if you're rocking a Beard, don't forget:
◯ Beard Oil
◯ Beard Balm
◯ Beard Shampoo or Beard Soap
◯ Beard Comb
◯ Beard Brush
Why is it called a toiletry bag?
A toiletry bag has nothing to do with a toilet, a toilet bowl would never fit in it anyway, and they are not meant to poop in.
But why is it called that? Simple: it originated in the United States. Where soldiers during World War I were equipped with a so-called toiletry kit in which they could store all necessary toiletries (read: personal care products that they apparently have in their oversized toilets at home) and quickly grab them.
A duffel bag didn't have extra compartments to properly store shaving gear, for example. Such a kit was therefore a necessary accessory.
What is a handy toiletry bag?
A toiletry bag where you don't lose anything. One with convenient compartments where your personal care products are neatly organized so you never grab the wrong thing.
Now, of course, it depends on what your plans are. If you're going away for a weekend, a small toiletry bag is basically sufficient. If you're going away for longer, a larger size is more convenient. A requirement for a good toiletry bag is, in any case, that you can see everything at a glance. So no more hassle.
Always choose a toiletry bag that is nice and sturdy. One that doesn't fall apart when you look at it. Nylon ripstop, Leather, canvas, or linen are ideal fabrics for a toiletry bag. Then you know you're good! What is also handy is that there is a hanging hook or mirror included. Especially if you are traveling with your backpack. You can style your hair in your tent and hang it up as soon as you're in that much too small shower cubicle.
- Made of sturdy Material
- Easy to organize with handy compartments
- Compact
- Waterproof
- Hanging hook
- Mirror
Buying a toiletry bag?
If you are still looking for a men's toiletry bag, have a look in our shop. Here you will find a nice selection of various handy Toiletry Bags. From very practical Toiletry Bags for adventurers to very luxurious Toiletry Bags for the true gentleman. Check them out. You really won't regret it!
Good luck!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.