12:11PM Sarah Stokely | You can lighten your suitcase and be more comfortable on the road if you custom build a travel toiletries bag. You may already have a toiletry bag (preferably with multiple, sealable compartments) – but if you don’t, it should be the last thing you buy, not the first. I’ll explain why later.
First, you should create a list of the toiletries you use on a daily basis – such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, face cleanser, moisturiser, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving kit and any medications you need. If you’re prepping for a longer trip, think about things like nail clippers, tweezers and nail files (remembering that if you’re flying these kinds of items need to go into checked baggage as they’ll likely be confiscated from your carry-on baggage).
Next, decide which of these might be provided by the hotel or place that you’re planning on staying at. You may be fine with using hotel soap or shampoo and conditioner, in which case, great, no need to pack your own.
Once you know what you need to take on the road with you, time to think about how to downsize them.
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