soap leaves?

Perhaps try searching on "petals" instead of "leaves." I mostly see them referred to as soap petals. I have seen them on etsy.com, here is one listing http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_10&listing_id=13078191

I haven't actually tried them, but think they are cute. To get away from the liquid rules I used Lush (www.lush.com) solid shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and soap. I cut them up into sizes I would need for my length of travel and put them in a tin. Everything worked great and now I'm in love with all of Lush's products :)

Travelon makes them. I found them at my local Bed, Bath & Beyond but you can find them online at many places but one place that seem to have them all is:

PackingLight.net

I've used the soap, shaving soap, and laundry ones. I've yet to try the shampoo, conditioner and body soap. They each come in a different plastic case--about the size of large matchbook--with 50 sheets per pack.

I like the regular soap ones and the shaving ones. I wasn't thrilled with the laundry ones because they didn't seem to make much soap in the sink and I wasn't thrilled with the smell--very girly.

Travelon also has a powdered toothpaste. It's terrible.

I got mine at Packinglight.net (just like Frank). We got the shaving one and they took up no room in the pack.

I found mine at both TravelSmith and my local AAA store. I found the hand soap to be a great way to carry soap (I don't like hand sanitizers) and I also use the laundry leaves. I haven't noticed a "girly" smell. They don't make much suds, but it beats carrying laundry soap or finding it in a store in a foreign country.

Deb

Thanks to all of you! I have found exactly what I was looking for.

Also sold at REI. I picked up some last month - jury is still out on whether or not it will get a permanent home in my bag.

Pete

Hi Carol, I'm really glad you asked this question, 'cos I had never thought of using soap petals (or leaves) before; what a great idea!

Here is a review of these products. (Scroll down the page). http://www.travelite.org/

Bought some soap leaves at World Market a couple of months ago.

I have read Lani's review at Travelite. Doesn't sound too promising. However, perhaps I can find some at my local World Market, and give them a try before I need to pack for that next trip.

Thanks to everyone for their advice and help.