Our Grooming Editors Tested Over 50 Toiletry Bags—These Are the Best (2024)

This toiletry bag takes our top spot for a variety of reasons. Four of our editors have been using Away's large toiletry bag (alongside the brand's bestselling luggage) for years because it is a reliable kit that prioritizes function as much as it does style. For the outer, a nylon water-resistant fabric helps repel and contain potential spills. For the inner, a water-resistant fabric (again) and a nifty mesh bag help store your razors and liquids in a uniform manner. The sleek design features a zipper that goes all the way around, so if you want to lay it flat on the counter (like a book) you can, or you can use it as a more traditional kit and open it from just the top.

The versatility of this bag is what makes it so special. Because of the dual-sided design, it can pack way more items than you expect—and keep them organized, which is the second most important thing. When zipped open part way, it has an accordion file-type vibe, which allows you to slot in items easily. When opened fully, the two sides feature a mesh pouch and another zippered pocket. It’s also large enough to fit enough of your gear for long-haul trips, though if you have larger items like an electric razor, you’ll still want to pack that separately to avoid taking up too much room. This well-designed Dopp kit is worth the price and makes packing much, much easier.

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Anyone who has had a product leak or explode in their Dopp kit knows how important waterproofing is. And when it comes to waterproof bags, Rains makes some of the best. We love its heavy polyurethane coating and water-resistant zipper, which makes sure not a single drop gets in (or out) of its compact main compartment. One tester found that his lotion exploded inside the wash bag, and that it didn't spill over to the rest of his luggage.

This version is the small size, which is, well, small. It’s fine for shorter weekend jaunts or if you don’t carry much with you, but some people may find it too small for longer journeys (there is a larger version for those who want more space). The design is also minimal, with no interior pockets, so what you get is essentially an open cube. Again, that’s not necessarily a problem, but if you’re someone who likes a bit more organization, keep in mind that this one doesn’t have any interior pockets.

Lululemon’s travel kit was designed for the guy who’s on the move. Complete with water-repellent fabric and a volume of five liters, our testers found that it’ll hold everything you could need, including your electric razor, face moisturizer, and pomade—and there will still be room for more.

As far as we know, it's the only Dopp kit that's been through rigorous military field testing. Our testers are not in the military, but still put this toiletry bag through the paces, and found that it can handle shaving cream spills and bumpy cross-country flights.

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If you need a compact Dopp kit that you can stuff a weekend's worth of grooming products in, Paravel's bag is your guy. Deputy Commerce Editor Christian Gollayan bought this Paravel kit in 2020, and he's been using it on all of his travels since.

"It fits easily into my weekender bags and carry-on luggage, but is roomy enough to pack all of my essentials in," he said. Messy travelers will love its nylon fabric, which is stain and liquid resistant, and is easy to clean. Travelers who are packing for longer trips may want a bigger bag, though.

Simple, spacious, and tough as nails, this toiletry bag from Everlane is bound to last for years to come. For starters, the zipper sliders and pullers are constructed from both metal and recycled polyester.

For quick and extensive trips, this minimal bag has held up nicely without any scuffs. With five interior pockets, we've always been able to load everything from cologne and hand balm to our skincare essentials with no problem. The cherry on top is the bag can snap down for compact travel or roll back for easy access.

This small toiletry bag will hold all the essentials—which is great for those who want to travel light. We like this bag both for its simple, minimalist design and for its eco-friendly, 100-percent vegan construction. There's a removable pouch as well, which will make it easier to access the smaller things like razors, tweezers, lip balms, and more. We also appreciate that the neoprene material is both easy to clean and tear-resistant, so this bag can take a lot of rough handling.

At only two liters, however, some testers did not think this would be big enough for guys who like to pack a ton of grooming supplies. It’s really best suited for very short trips when you don’t need to take as much. As long as you’re using travel-sized products, you should be fine—if you need to pack larger things, you’ll definitely need a bigger bag (or multiples of this one). It may be better suited for places like the gym, where you only really need the essentials.

Tumi's Dopp kit is one of the most expensive options on the list, but we think it's worth the sticker shock. That's because it can stuff a lot of toiletries in a tight space, thanks to its suite of smartly placed pockets and compartments. Deputy Editor Christian Gollayan used this on a recent cross-country flight and said that it was able to hold a week's worth of grooming products with ease, and without spillage. "I was impressed—usually I need a Dopp kit that's twice this size to fit my bathroom essentials," says Gollayan.

And, this being Tumi, it looks sleek as hell, too. Gollayan loves the clean design, with a nylon shell that packs easily and helps keep moisture at bay. While the interior is billed as having an anti-microbial lining, we can't really attest to its effectiveness. However, we did find that the interior did a bang-up job of keeping our grooming products packed, dry, and smelling fresh.

Why have one Dopp kit when you can have three? Frequent travelers know that what you take on a trip depends largely on how long the trip is—the longer the trip, the more stuff you’ll likely need to take with you. To deal with this, this set of three “travel organizers” features three different-sized bags so you can choose which to use based on what you need. The smallest size is good enough for short excursions (like a day or two) and the largest is ideal for longer trips—even for several weeks.

The canvas material is durable and the interior features water-resistant lining and zippered pockets, all features that we find essential in a toiletry bag. There also aren’t rules about how to pack, so nothing is stopping you from packing all three.

The one downside to these is that they can get dirty quickly and cleaning them is spot treat only, meaning you can’t just throw them in the washing machine. If you tend to put your toiletry bag through the ringer, these might not be for you based on the care instructions alone. However, we found that even after a few months of use—and heavy travel—they stood up well even with a few little stains or scuffs here and there.

How Do You Pack a Dopp Kit?

Guys who are looking to pack their men's toiletry bags should stick to the essentials. After all, you don't want to carry your whole bathroom with you. The experts we spoke to say these are the essentials you should pack (and they should all be travel-sized):

• Razor
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Moisturizer
• Face Wash
• Shaving Cream
• Bar Soap
• Shampoo

Meet the Experts

• Dustin Sitar, CEO of The Groom Club
• Ethan Williams, travel writer
• Nick Burgess, travel writer—author of Making a Millennial Millionaire
• Nadia Podrabinek, travel writer and CEO of whythisplace.com
• Larry Snider, VP of Operations at Casago CB Rentals

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