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How To Correctly Fill A Travel Toiletry Bag

Sep 20

Written by: All Seasons Travel

9/20/2010 4:46 PM

by Mary Jo Braun

Toiletry bags, whether you need them for week long trips or short weekend getaways are extremely useful. They can be compactly stored in a suitcase or carry on after being filled with your travel essentials. A travel toiletry bag, packed correctly, can make any kind of trip a little less unorganized. Just make sure beforehand that the bags are filled with only your necessary and essential toiletries.Before your packing process begins, you may find that it is easier to pack if a list of your essentials has been made first. With a list, you can be sure that nothing is forgotten in the packing craziness. Checking things off a list will also help you to avoid packing any unnecessary items. Be sure to make a list just for your travel bag's objects to make it a little easier.A toothbrush and good toothpaste, undoubtedly, will be crucial items in the toiletry bag. Travel bottles of toothpaste will not take up a lot of space and can be bought at any retail shop. To make sure that your brush stays clean and antiseptic, think of keeping it safe it with a cover. Or to have even more room, buy one that folds up or is a small travel size.A compact brush or comb can be included in the toiletry bag too. These essentials will no doubt come in handy on travels away from home and, as with the toothpaste bottles, will not take up a lot of space.Both women and men will end up requiring a good razor some time during their travels. A razor that can be encased will work the best and decrease the likelihood of the blades causing an accident. A travel sized can of cream for shaving should also be included and are available at most retail stores.Small bottles of deodorant should be packed as well, along with perfume or cologne. The bottles should preferably be plastic since glass containers are liable to break. To protect the other items in your bag from spills, you could encase liquid bottles in a plastic bag.Women will most likely want to include their make up in the bag. Items like foundation, blush, and mascara are all necessary and should be included. Both genders will want to include small containers of facial cream and lotions as well. Just make sure that your toiletry bag ends up making your vacation a little easier.