When you are travelling a lot, like many of our customers – it’s important to have the right gear and although luggage can widely vary, toiletry bags are a really helpful standard essential to have. The range of toiletry bags this year is phenomenal so it’s been hard to narrow it down to just the Top Ten, but we’ve tried and tested them all and here are the findings:

1. Best Design

Hanging Toiletry Bag by IQ Travels

This three-in-one bag can be customized to the length of your trip

Not every trip requires the same amount of gear, so IQ Travels has designed a toiletry bag with three detachable pouches that allows travellers to customize the size for each journey. The waterproof bag measures 13 x 3.5 x 11 inches and has a briefcase-style handle on top, plus a hook for easily displaying items when open. The bag also comes with two travel-related e-books that are perfect for killing time at the airport. The multi-functional bag can be used for a shaving kit, makeup storage or larger bottles of shampoo and conditioner (in the middle section). A mesh pocket on the inside makes it easy to see what’s inside and the separate side pockets are great for storing additional items such as chargers or headphones.

4. Best Looking

Leather Toiletry Bag by Vetelli

This mens durable leather bag is smart and attractive.

Made of PU leather, the Vetelli toiletry bag is geared toward men who prefer a vintage style and traditional Dopp Kit design when they travel. The sophisticated bag is also practical: the interior has a waterproof lining to avoid staining the leather, as well as sturdy steel zippers and two large compartments to easily separate razors, shampoo and other necessities. The bag includes two small, TSA-compliant travel bottles and a lifetime warranty. In addition, the Vetelli measures 11 x 6.2 x 6.1 inches.

5. Best Budget

Relavel Bag by Tanto

Easily organise all your things with separate compartments that fold up into a neat travel-size bundle.

The Relavel Hanging Toiletry Bag offers a simple – yet smart – design at an affordable price. Weighing just 7.8 ounces, this lightweight bag features seven mesh compartments (two of which zip) for efficiently sorting items and finding them quickly. The bag is easy to clean and it conveniently hangs on shower hooks. When not in use, the Relavel folds up like a book and buckles together. Although this bag is ideal for smaller, travel-sized items, with a size of 11.4 x .7.9 x 1.9 inches, it might not be the best option for those travelling with larger haircare bottles. Colour options include blue, black and pink.

6. Best Style

The Dopp Kit by Fat Felt

A waxed cotton canvas shaving and toiletries bag with a stylish leather handle.

For a traditional and functional Dopp kit design that’ll last you for years, this Fat Felt bag is a solid (and very stylish) choice. Made from heavy-duty waxed cotton canvas, vegetable-tanned suede, and cast metal zippers, this bag is tough as nails and has a water-resistant interior to keep the rest of your luggage dry. Unlike many others, this bag does not hang to display items. But it does have a thick leather handle for looping over a towel hook or through a strap on your bag, and the zippered interior pocket helps keep your smaller items organized. At 9.5 x 4.8 x 4.8 inches, the Fat Felt Dopp Kit is the perfect size for short trips (or for those who don’t carry many toiletries). It is also available in eight earthy colour combinations.

7. Best Pre-Stocked

Travel Gift Set by Sanctuary Spa

An attractive and striking wash bag that comes equipped with hand cream, body wash, shower gel, moisturiser, and more.

For those who’d prefer to avoid frantically perusing the travel-size toiletries section at the supermarket before an upcoming trip, buying a pre-stocked toiletry bag is the way to go. Enter the Sanctuary Spa Weekend Away Wash Set. Bath lovers, in particular, take note: This popular kit comes equipped with a fabulous array of travel-friendly bath products, including the brand’s award-winning Bathing Milk, Body Polisher and Hand Creme. Body Scrub, Bubble Bath Foam, Body Moisturiser and even a Bath Pouffee  (great for removing airport grime off your face). All products are under the 3.4-ounce limit so you won’t have any trouble stashing them in your carry-on.

8. Best Durability

Compact Hanging Toiletry Bag by NeatPack

Keeps toiletries organised and visible with multiple roomy compartments for razor, shampoo, cleansers & more.

For a water-resistant bag that can handle all your frequent flyer trips, the “Compact Hanging Toiletry” bag by Neat Pack is an excellent choice. Besides being made of durable, nylon fabric and antimicrobial mesh, it’s fitted with high-grade zippers to withstand the test of time. Better yet, the company even offers a lifetime warranty to stand by its durability. Measuring 8.5 x 8.2 x 3 inches the bag is slim, yet able to hold a significant amount of items. Side pouches fold out for easy organizing, the flat sturdy bottom allows it to comfortably rest on counters and the top hook top allows it to easily display items.

9. Best Basic

Travel Wash Bag by Lifeventure

This clamshell wash bag cleans up for ultralight travel

If you have no need for leather and looks, you’ll love this small unisex toiletry bag that looks like a packing cube. Available in blue, red and grey, the 22x18x8cm Lifeventure is all about practical design rather than style. It’s made from ripstop nylon and has two compartments one a mesh pocket and the other a more secure zip-top security pocket. Thankfully, the loop design also comes with a hook, and there’s a zipped pocket to make tablets easily accessible without opening the whole bag. It’s also got a mirror, though in practical terms it’s mere novelty.

10. Best Innovative Product

Large Wash Bag by OneNine5

The new eco-conscious wash bag for the modern and sustainable traveller.

If you’re the kind of traveller that takes a lot of creams, lotions and potions, this generously-sized wash bag is for you. Designed by a London based start-up, OneNine5 has the Millennial crowd in its sights; it’s got a 100% recycled plastic lining, but also a magnetised clear liquids bag for getting through airport security when you’re travelling carry-on only. Coming in three colours, the OneNine5 travel wash bag has seven separate compartments to maximise space, including a zipped area for must-not-lose items as well as a hanging hook and a separate toothbrush holder. It’s available in three unisex colours; blue, pink and grey.