We've Tested Dozens of Toiletry Bags—These Are Our Top Picks

These are the Dopp kits we trust to carry all our beauty and grooming essentials.If there's one travel truth I live by—and hold dear to my heart—it’s that a dream vacation deserves a dream toiletry bag. After all, what’s a perfectly packed carry-on without a designated home for your favorite lipstick, beloved serums, sunscreen, and all those little beauty essentials that somehow multiply before every trip? The best toiletry bags make room for the whole glam squad, without adding any more suitcase chaos to the packing equation.On all of our worldly journeys, Condé Nast Traveler editors (myself included) have tested dozens of travel toiletry bags to find the ones worth your precious packing space, from streamlined makeup pouches for the less-is-more crowd to roomy, cleverly compartmentalized cases for those who believe in a 10-step skincare routine. It's no easy job finding the best ones: Some tear after just a few months of use, others have awkwardly sized compartments. Many are too big for a standard carry-on, while others have proven too small to fit the simplest of our travel necessities.With wipe-clean linings and durable construction, plus smart pockets and ultra chic designs, the carefully selected, editor-tested toiletry bags that earned a spot on this list are the crème de la crème. Read on for our recommendations to keep your essentials organized and your travel beauty routine in check.Editor-recommended toiletry bagsLeatherologyMedium train caseTested by: Jessica Sulima, commerce writer How long have you been using it? About a year now, and despite how much it’s melded to different parts of my suitcase, the leather has stayed nicely intact. What is it best for? It's best for longer trips, when you need to carry full-size toiletries. That being said, it also works if you don’t have that much to pack, because the leather folds down however you’d like. I like that the products stay upright for the most part, so you don’t have to worry about bottles squeezing open. The shape makes it so that you can rifle through your things comfortably without dumping everything out. How much does it hold? My entire skincare routine—cleanser, toner, moisturizer, sunscreen—plus my daily makeup. There’s even room for my vitamins too. Tested by: Madison Flager, commerce director How long have you been using it? I've been using this Peak Design toiletry bag for five or six years. What is it best for? If you're in search of a toiletry bag to keep up with an extended itinerary, this is your solution: It's ideal for longer trips of five days and more. Sometimes I pack it on weekend trips too, but it's a bit bulky, so I find it better suited to checked luggage, or trips where I'll need a good amount of product. How much does it hold? This is one of the toiletry bag's best features—it truly holds so much. Everything in my routine fits like a glove, each with a dedicated space. I usually bring along shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, moisturizer, eye cream, contact solution, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss, plus smaller items like tweezers and nail cutters. There's an exterior pocket sized for a toothbrush, and one inside with a magnetic snap where I store a razor. Plus, there’s a hook on the outside, so you can hang it up in the bathroom. CalpakLuka hanging toiletry bagTested by: Jessica Chapel, commerce writer How long have you been using it? This gem is a newer addition to my travel rotation. I've traveled with it for around two months now—and knew it had to be mine when I saw it came in a glazed dark cherry colorway. (That's now sold out, but there are loads of other fun colors to choose from in the same style.) What is it best for? Given its spacious yet puffy, cloud-like design, the Luka bag is ideal for any trip where you have some extra room in your carry-on, or are bringing a checked bag. It's a bit bulky for a weekender or duffel bag, though I'd try to squeeze it in if I was packing light. For any of these trips, you can use the hanging clip for easy access. How much does it hold? It's a bit deceiving just how much this toiletry bag holds—which is much more than it gives off at first glance! I bring all of my beauty products in here, from foundations to lipsticks and moisturizer galore. And though he packs way lighter than me, it can fit my partner's personal care items, too: a face buzzer, hair gel, a toothbrush, and so on. As well as the main pocket with a zippered enclosure, it has two convenient, grab-and-go side pockets as well as an enclosed compartment on the back. Tested by: Hannah Chubb, senior commerce editor How long have you been using it? I’ve had Away's large toiletry bag for just over two years now, and have been obsessed with it ever since. What is it best for? This is my travel companion for holding my go-to skincare products and toiletries, and it comes with me on every trip. I do also keep all my everyday products in there at home, so it's proven to be always at my ready. It's so chic—especially because it has my initials embroidered on the front—and keeps everything contained. I love that it has so many interior compartments, both zippered and clear, to keep small objects like hair ties, jewelry, and Band-Aids separated from my bigger tubes and bottles. How much does it hold? Full disclosure: I don’t travel light. But this bag truly holds so much. It fits my entire skincare routine, toothbrush case, deodorant, hair products, body wash, razor, and beyond with ease. The two halves make it easy to find a place for everything. Elizabeth ScarlettSun Goddess wash bagTested by: Bridget Knowles, associate social media manager How long have you been using it? Elizabeth Scarlett’s eponymous label is a London-based luxury accessories brand I discovered during a bout of retail therapy in East London eight years ago. I’ve never looked back since—it’s an unspoken “it-girl” possession. What is it best for? For longer trips, the Wash Bag is really great to keep everything organized. It has a wipe-clean lining fit for all lotions and potions, and you can personalize it with monograms too, which makes for a great gift. For shorter trips and everyday use, I use the Everyday Pouch—which I strongly suggest adding to your cart. (It’s my life companion in many ways.) How much does it hold? I put everything in the Wash Bag: daytime makeup, going out makeup (you get me), my nighttime routine, and my morning routine. It’s lined with pockets so you can easily organize brushes, and—I mean—my electric toothbrush even fits in it. That’s how good it is. AfformThe Large Vicuna KitTested by: Meaghan Kenny, commerce editor How long have you been using it? I've been using—and in love with—this toiletry bag for around two years now. What is it best for? I promise, my adoration of this bag comes from more than just its good looks. I've been reaching for it nonstop to carry my very extensive skincare routine with me wherever I go—and it's made packing easier than ever. I think I've finally cracked the code to keeping my toiletries organized and ready to go whenever I am. The extra roomy toiletry bag is designed to be packed in your checked luggage, where you have more suitcase space and no restrictions on the amount of liquids you can have inside. How much does it hold? I used to keep all of my reusable toiletry bottles and miscellaneous minis in a small storage bin underneath my bed. And when it was time to pack for a trip, I'd sift through it and decide what I needed for a particular trip. I decided to put all of my go-to toiletries inside The Kit, including cleanser, body wash, moisturizer, shampoo and conditioner, dry shampoo, tooth paste, floss, and even contact lenses. Now when it's time to travel I can easily grab the pre-packed kit and throw it right into my personal item. I don't even open it anymore to see what I need—it's already stocked up and ready to go. Read a full review of the toiletry bag here. CalpakClear train case with top compartmentTested by: J.C. How long have you been using it? I ordered this Calpak train case in unison with the aforementioned Luka toiletry bag—so around two months now. What is it best for? With its boxy, clear, and haute look, the train case is best for extended trips where a checked bag is obvious. Otherwise, it's a superb makeup bag at home for those who don't love too many compartments, and like to have their ready products in view: The transparent panels let you quickly locate what you need without digging. (Not to mention, it looks super cute with the Luka, given the matching colorways. I'm obsessed!) How much does it hold? When this bad boy arrived at my apartment, it was (luckily) bigger than I expected. It's tall, so it can easily hold my toner bottles, makeup brushes, and blending sponges. At home, not only does it store my everyday beauty products, but a stock of my next-on-the-lists and just-in-cases—it's where my unopened moisturizers, different lip shades, and nail care products go. My favorite part? There's a hidden, dedicated interior organization pocket attached to the top compartment, which holds the products I wish to keep separate. This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.7 Airport Essentials That Make Morning Departures, Quick Connections, and Layovers SmootherJessica Chapel is a Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers travel booking and retail content. 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