If you’ve gone past that point where you have had just about enough losing your things or not keeping them properly organised while travelling, a hanging toiletry bag is just what you need.
Think about this for a second: you’re out on vacation with your loved ones, lost in the moment, and literally, the last thing you want is to run into trouble trying to find your shaving items or favourite shampoo.
If you don’t have a good wash bag to store your shaving and everyday toiletry items or cosmetics for that matter, you’re just asking for trouble. A spacious toiletry bag, yet one that’s compact enough to easily hang up on the wall, can not only help you keep your bathroom essentials conveniently in one place, but also keep your stuff from spilling over if mixed with the rest of your luggage.
It’s not like you’re going to deliberately keep your bottles or tubes loosely capped but when you’re travelling, stuff can happen and does happen!
So Here’s How You Identify the Perfect Hanging Wash Bag
To find a toiletry bag that’s right for you, there are certain features you need to take into consideration. A bathroom travel bag is something that’s not only going to be used day and night but generally has to integrate with your travel lifestyle and preferences. Here’s what you need to look for:
Hanging Ability
Hanging wash bags are the best. Why? Because they have been made in a way to easily let you see what’s inside and access items from the various compartments whilst hung up on the wall. This is important because it eliminates the need to pack/unpack your travel bag, saving you plenty of time and hassle in the process. As long as your bathroom has a place to hang, you are set.
There’s no counter required, no cupboard or shelf – simply hang it up without having to worry about your items getting misplaced. The best quality hanging wash bags, however, are water-resistant and come with a metal swivel hook through which you can easily hang them up on a door, towel rack or hanger.
Easy Cleaning
Naturally, you are going to do your level best to make sure that everything is packed carefully. Unfortunately, during your travels, the likelihood of things spilling over can sometimes not be avoided. Bags with lining and a water-resistant backing are not only easy to clean but also dry off fairly quickly.
Suitable Flying Companions
The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) requires travellers to the USA to pack liquids in a plastic container or bag that’s re-sealable. A good hanging travel bag can easily accommodate a quart-size plastic bag. This way, you can easily (and safely) tuck away your plastic bag inside the travel wash bag and pull it out during security screening, if required.
Ample Pockets
Hanging toiletry bags are designed to hold a number of things – from shampoo, lotions and shaving equipment to scissors and tweezers. They should be able to hold toothbrushes and toothpaste just as well as they hold medicine or shampoo bottles. So make sure you have ample inner compartments to keep all your stuff neatly organised and easily accessible.
Fabric Quality
Take this one with a grain of salt because while leather looks great and has high durability, it can get ruined if it accumulates moisture. Plastic and waterproof canvas work great although nylon is easily one of the best wash bag fabrics you could possibly invest in, given its durability and water-resistant properties.
You need something that really takes its own sweet time when it comes to wear and tear and serves you for decades on your travel ventures – a strong nylon material does the trick.
Dimensions
Consider this carefully as you’re going to need a relatively larger wash bag if you plan on packing a lot of grooming or makeup products. However, in most cases a wash bag measuring 25 x 22 x 9cm (height, width, depth) works just fine, as long you don’t plan to fit half your luggage items in it.
In a nutshell, this is pretty much it. Consider the above, pack what you need and get moving. It’s time for an exciting and memorable getaway!
