Tell me about your toiletry bag. Is it good?

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Seems they’re not called sponge bags anymore - who knew?

are flat lay good ? I need a new one

I have one of those flat lay ones, I think I bought it from ASOS. I like it, but prefer a canvas one that I got from a local craft shop

www.spacenk.com/uk/accessories/makeup-and-travel-bags/bags/medium-travel-bag---ibiza-pink-MUK200037644

I've got one of these. Good size that complies with the airline clear bag regulations and very roomy. I've got a lightweight hanging one that goes in the suitcase which I got in a set from QVC I think, and several others of varying patterns sizes depending on what I need to take.

I love a nice toiletry bag.

I have a hanging Orla Kiely one as mentioned above. It's huge and great that you can store several full size bottles standing up, plus there's a number of small zipped pockets for tablets, toothbrush etc. BUT it is huge and I'd only take it for a week or more holiday or if i'm travelling by car (often it ends up not going in my bag and I chuck it in the car separately it's so big). I have a couple of smaller washbags for travel sized items and short trips. Hanging ones are definitely useful for bathrooms with no shelf.

Im another who uses Ikea bags

We travel light, hand luggage only, under seat bags now they charge for cabin bags any bigger. Ikea bags are great, fluids all in one ready to go through security , charging cables in another. Then they can often fit inside a shoe in the bag to save even more space

Another one who just uses zip loc type food storage bag.

I’m not getting around the world like you lot seem to be

just going away for a weekend, I suppose

I use a Flat Lay bag for my makeup and love it. For my toiletries I use a bag I got free with a Clarins set ages ago. Fits loads and folds up really neatly. Made of nylon too so is easy to get nice and clean. I don’t like cotton toiletry bags.

Me too if it's a short trip.

Best hanging bag for the shower?

For holidays, I put my makeup in a lay-flat bag, and all my makeup brushes are in a Bobbi Brown zip-up wallet thingy.

I have various sized clear plastic zip-up containers. I have several of these in various sizes. I’ll put face products in one, body products in another, shower things in another and hair products in yet another.

Oh that looks great, just what I’ve needed, a flat one! I bought a small handbag/cooler bag from there years ago when going to Florida. One of my most used travel bags, it keeps water cold forever and I can keep other things there as well.

They are great, so many different sizes.

I travel frequently and prefer a hanging one.

If you want a flatlay one, I saw them (the branded one) in TK Maxx last week. They had the pouch bag that you open, a stand-up thing that holds brushes, and a more box shaped one.

I do this! It makes me feel incredibly smug.

I’m in NI so have to jump on a plane a few times a year , for weekend breaks , shopping trips etc and a flight to Edinburgh or Liverpool return is often cheaper then the cost of a bag so packing light is paramount. I’ve under seat cases and as long as I don’t bring a hair dryer , can pack for a week and find room for a few new items coming back

Where's the point if the smug-o-meter can't go up?

Oh, and I still say 'sponge-bag'. Does that mark me out as ancient?

My husband and I both have Eagle Creek toilet bags, he has had his about 20 years and I've had mine about 15 years and they still look great! I got mine when we used to go camping when the kids were small as having the hanger bit on it was amazing in camping shower blocks!

Well, he's named Jimmy and he's usually good but I did once catch him emptying the mini shampoos everywhere and I think he told my middle child to shut the fuck up once or twice under his breath, but other than that, generally he's quite decent.

*Not actual Jimmy, but very close 😁

oh wow that red one is just gorgeous, I'm totally tempted but £65!!!!

For travelling with? Yeah, large food baggie. Contains any spills, easy.

I always unpack into a hotel bathroom so my practical Lifeventure hanging one and quilted Liberty ones have effectively gone into retirement.

I love my Rains one, it's super spacious and very "rummagable" but somehow doesn't take up as much space as it should and it's waterproof so I don't have to sorry about anything leaking in my case.

Mikytoper Clear Toiletry Bag 3 pcs, Waterproof Wash Bags Set in PVC, Large Capacity Makeup Bag with Handle, Travel Cosmetic Bag for Men and Women. On amazon

I have these. I like that they're see-through and I choose the size I need depending on the trip.

I bought this to go in my hospital bag (currently in & out with pregnancy #3) & I really like it so far.

It seems to me the older I get, the more space I need for toiletries! I purchased a basic 2 set piece from the drugstore. The larger I use for shower/hair/sunscreen, and the smaller for make up. I keep the larger one stocked and ready to go, and they are washable in case something spills.

Although I admit those clear cubes look really practical.