I always keep a toiletry kit packed for my travels, so I can save on packing time. The kit has what I need without me having to borrow out of my home stash. Each time I return from a trip, I make a list of what I need to replenish, get it, and make sure my kit is complete. That also saves me from arriving in a destination and realizing I hadn’t replaced my toothpaste from the last trip.
It may seem like overkill, but once you do it for the first time, it’s much easier to keep up the routine. And when you have a sweet toiletry kit, like the Bellroy Toiletry Kit Plus, it’s nice to have something that serves you well.
The kit is constructed with durable, water-resistant recycled fabric and premium, eco-tanned leather. This Plus size is a little larger from Bellroy’s standard Toiletry Kit, but measures 250 x 130 x 100 mm (9.84 x 5.12 x 3.94 inches), so it’s a good size without being behemoth. Its zipper is angles, so you can open the kit wide to see what’s inside, without spilling all the contents.
Inside, there are multiple internal pockets to separate your toiletries into different zones. A sturdy pocket keeps bigger bottles stacked together. Stretchy mesh pockets flex to fit all sorts of small items. A zip pocket gathers loose items out of view. A toothbrush “shelf” with a magnetic closure keeps your toothbrush separate from your clippers, creams, and everything else. The interior lining is water-resistant and easy to wipe down if you do spill something.
A small loop at both ends of the kit allows for one-finger carry, which is really all you need, even when you pack the kit completely full.
The Toiletry Kit Plus comes in black, black ash, slate, navy, and bronze colors. It lists for $69 on the Bellroy site.