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Dopp Kit/Toiletry Bag

memphislawyer

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Eagle Creek bag has made its match. Nylon inside is kinda tearing up. Needing something but can't decide between a dopp kit or a toiletry bag, like at LL Bean or Land's End.

Leather, I think, would not be a good call since water would get to it and I am thinking just in case something came loose or leaked, especially on an air plane.

I don't travel much, but when I do, it's mostly by auto. So $50 is about what I would like to spend

ideas?
 

David Conwill

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I don't know how much space you need, but I've been contemplating this piece from Duluth Trading Co. I prefer the fire-hose material over leather for the same reasons you cited. Full disclosure, though, my ugly nylon shaving kit shows no sign of dying, so I want the fire-hose bag for my pipe and tobacco rather than toiletries.
 

memphislawyer

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I was thinking that the Bean one actually would not hold as much since unless it fits in a pouch, it would fall out when you hang it up

So I think it may be down to these, and if someone who travels more than me can opine, great. Worried about leakage into the interior

Duluth nylon, hanging option, probably a bit better than an LL BEan option?
https://www.duluthtrading.com/cargobold-travel-kit-78257.html?cgid=mens-accessories-bags-luggage&dwvar_78257_color=BLK#start=15&cgid=mens-accessories

Orvis hanging option, like a dopp kitt that hangs more so than the multi compartment LLBean
https://www.orvis.com/p/safe-passage-800-travel-kit/2gts

REI
https://www.rei.com/product/127989/rei-co-op-shower-roll-large

https://www.rei.com/product/805987/sea-to-summit-travelling-light-hanging-toiletry-bag-large

Two options from Etsy: Advantages are much cheaper and waxed canvas, so cheaper than a Filson, but one has plastic overlay, the second a bit nicer trim on the outside

https://www.etsy.com/listing/195862820/mens-personalized-toiletry-travel-kit
https://www.etsy.com/listing/635512995/monogrammed-dopp-kit-personalized
 
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Peacoat

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I have an original leather Dopp kit. It is a nice design with the expanding panels on the sides. No worry about anything leaking out as it has a leakproof liner.

The problem, though, is it isn't large enough to carry what I need to carry. For the last 30 years or so, I have been using the largest heavy duty nylon "shaving kits" that I can find. I travel a lot and have never had anything leak out of one.

I actually have two of them I travel with. One for the carry on without the prohibited items and one for the check baggage that has all the other stuff.

Don't overthink this. Bigger is better; two is better than one for air travel.
 

robrinay

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I was lucky enough to find a vintage Bosca old leather Dopp kit here in the UK at a Car Boot Sale (£5.00). I’ve had to restitch part of the zipper tape to the leather but it’s still going strong. It’s pretty full with a razor, a small can of foam, toothbrush, shampoo etc. but I work on the principle that it if I can’t fit a new item in then I probably don’t need it.
I’d never have dreamed of paying full price for one of these ($250).
 

memphislawyer

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Bass Pro - not a great look but super big, cheap and functional. Nothing fancy, but leak proof lining. Huge as far as cubic inches, almost a third bigger than the others (495 vs 385 or so).

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/white-river-fly-shop-shaving-kit

Two big compartments, side zip for like bandaids, medicine, toothbrush. Water proof outside and inside looks to be able to keep leakage contained.


Just ordered the bass pro one. I mean, I overthink and it was the largest, with the nylon inner, and $10.93 shipped to the house
 
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Peacoat

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Thanks for doing the legwork on this! One of mine was looking ratty with a broken zipper, so I ordered one as well.

And yes, you do overthink things. But in this situation, it was to my benefit.
 

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