Favorite toiletries bag

I don’t have a favorite bag. But, I know what I like and what I don’t. I like a hanging hook. “”Bucket” style is good. If flying, I’m a minimalist with either a 1 quart zip lock freezer bag or a cheap zip-mesh vinyl pouch.

Avoid a toiletry bag that has 3-4 folds in it. When you pack each segment, then try to fold it up, the sections do not fold well against each other. The items in one section compete for volume space against the items in the adjacent section. So, stick with a “two fold” type bag.

Eagle Creek “hanging pack it” toiletry kit is an example of what I call a 2 fold bag. LLBean toiletry bags are examples of what I call “bucket” style.

I think I've tried every hanging toiletry bag known.
I finally realized that I didn't like digging through a hanging bag for the tiny bottles/jars I use. I switched to this not too big but just right for me bag. I can still hang it on a hook when necessary, but mostly put the most used things on any available surface. It weighs 3 oz.
https://eaglecreek.com/products/pack-it-reveal-quick-trip-s?variant=42545708662921

This was the last, best, hanging bag I used:
https://seatosummit.com/products/hanging-toiletry-bag?variant=42126720958637

You might check out Sea to Summit options- I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-TravellingLight-Toiletry-Organizer/dp/B0BW167P55/ref=asc_df_B0BW167P55?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80470624768978&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=111065&hvtargid=pla-4584070164324537&psc=1
and it's about 10 years old.
I use it as a first aid kit for overseas travel and it weighs about 1 pound (that's with oximeter and way more supplies than you would likely take :)
For toiletries I have a clear plastic 3-1-1 pouch with a zipper and just keep my products in there. Toothbrush, deodorant and any other non liquid items go in the packing cube with underwear and miscellaneous small things.
This is my go-to system- it may not work for you but Sea to Summit likely has a hanging option that could. Good luck hunting!

We have the LL Bean small toiletry bag. Essential for me is the hanging hook. It also comes with a small caddy with hook which I can take into the shower if necessary.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/search/?freeText=small+toiletry+bag&init=1

I've been using the small version of the Sea to Summit bag mentioned above. It's easy to keep items organized. It's much lighter than the Rick Steve's bag

For years I used an Eagle Creek but bought this cheap one on Amazon when I was walking the camino as every ounce counted. Years later it’s all I use as it’s easy to see everything and the bottom part zips off with your liquids. I am pretty surprised by how well it’s held up.
https://a.co/d/a4l60a8
“Clear Toiletry Bag with TSA Liquids Travel Bag, Hanging Travel Transparent Makeup Cosmetic Organizer, Waterproof Carry On Airline 3-1-1 Compliant Bag Quart Sized Luggage Pouch (Black-Clear)”

I have an older version of the Eagle Creek Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag:
https://eaglecreek.com/products/pack-it-hanging-toiletry-bag?variant=42545706893449
It's quite light and has a little bit of padding. It's probably bigger than I need. I like that it has zippers on all three compartments.
I have been eyeing the Peak Design Wash Pouch:
https://www.peakdesign.com/products/wash-pouch
What I like about that it has a hook for hanging, but it's designed to sit open on the counter (you know, if you're traveling to a place that has flat surfaces in the bathroom).

Hi Ruth
We recently purchased small Tom Bihn Mystery Grab Bags that we used for the first time. Surprisingly we preferred them, dare I say it, to the Travel Trays of either size which we think are pretty near perfect for everything. DH especially preferred not having to dig into the bucket style travel tray to find his whatever. They do not come with a hook for hanging but you could easily add one. And you need to be comfortable with the inability not to select a colorway. We purchased 3 and received green/orange, grey/red and grey/raspberry color combinations. The green/orange was a gift and well received.

Mystery grab bag
https://www.tombihn.com/collections/all-tom-bihn-stuff/products/grab-bag?_pos=1&_fid=b875be600&_ss=c?variant=43449322864829

TB does make a Spiff Kit that opens & hangs. We don't have this preferring not to hang anything in the shower.

Spiff Kit
https://www.tombihn.com/collections/all-tom-bihn-stuff/products/spiff-kit?_pos=2&_fid=ba879a4e7&_ss=c%3Fvariant%3D45791386599613&variant=45791386599613

Tom Bihn's products are so well made and many including the above are still made in Seattle. They have become my go to place for shopping for gifts for friends who travel. And, as their products do not weigh much they do not weigh down Santa's sleigh.

I, also, have given up on a specific toiletries kit to save weight. I use a ziplock for the liquids although that may be being phased out plus a very old Eagle Creek part mesh packing pouch for my non-wet items.

I HAVE taken hard looks at the aforementioned Sea to Summit (4 oz) and the Regular Tom Bihn Spiff kit (5 oz). I love the colors both of them are available in (blue for the S2S and the gorgeous blue purple Selkie color for the TB).

It always cracks me up that these include small mirrors which are the first things I take out but I guess if you are using them for camping they are helpful. I've also had trouble finding a place to actually hang the bag that is convenient but that is just me!

Meanwhile I have a bunch of other toiletry kits I've acquired thru the years including an eBags toiletry kit with the extra compartments on the side, a free one from Trip Advisor, and several others of "unknown origin". They are all in the 1# plus weight range and I felt they were just too heavy when I am trying to pack as light as possible.

Let us know what you decide on!

Well Ruth I'm of the opinion if the RS kit has served you for 15 years then I'd probably just sew up those couple little holes 😄. But luckily it's still being made and you could grab yourself another one (or two 😉 seeing as they're on sale now for $20 each until the end of 2025). I use the smallest RS kit and I bought 2 on one of the sale events but the first one's still perfect after about 5 years. OTOH my wife packs her stuff in an assortment of little zipper cases she got free with various cosmetics over the years.

I've been using the Tom Bihn 3D Organizer toiletry bag for years. Mine is an older version, but the current one is pretty nice looking as well. I like it because it's clear on both sides, so you can see through it but also has some color to it as well, which is fun. Tom Bihn stuff is pricier than most, but very well made, handmade here in the US, and their products are really good quality.

I also have some small pouches that I will use from time to time. These are 3 mesh pouches (small, medium and large) made by Travelon that I bought at Sierra Trading Post. I like them because I can use for meds and vitamins, another for makeup and hair products, and the third size for first aid items. That way I know exactly where to look for certain things and don't have to root around in a large bag. They are also easier to pack because I can tuck each of them into obscure little corners in my carry-on bag or personal bag.

I like the Rick Steves classic toiletries kit, light and inexpensive with two pockets and a stashing pocket at the top with a nice hanger.

Just a note that sadly Tom Bihn notified a week or two ago that they are moving some production to Vietnam. I don't remember the details, but they sent an email out about it, and there may well be a post about it on their site.

I have one of those 3D clear organizer bags, and it makes me irrationally happy - but I use it for my "during the flight" stuff.