7 Toiletry Bag Hacks I Use After Airport Security Confiscated $200 in Products From Me

"As a travel editor, I'm always eagerly trying to plan my next trip so I can test new gear and debunk viral hacks. The biggest packing lesson I've learned in my decade of travel? Never underestimate your toiletry bag. This became abundantly clear on my last trip to London, when my poorly packed toiletry bag single-handedly ruined my experience abroad."

"In addition to leaky toiletries and hogging precious luggage space, the overstuffed toiletry bag also got me flagged on my return flight to New York. Since it exceeded England's liquid carry-on limit, I had to exit the security line and toss $200 worth of beloved products from Charlotte Tilbury, Armani Beauty, and other pricey brands, resulting in a mad dash through the security line and the airport to make it to my gate."

"Hack: Upgrade your toiletry bag These tips are useless if you don't have the proper toiletry bag. When I went abroad, I was toting around a bulky pouch with no pockets or organizational features that quickly took up room in my carry-on. Now, I travel with the Béis Dopp Kit, which includes a space-doubling zippered compartment and plenty of thoughtful slip pockets to keep everything organized and compactly stored."

An overstuffed toiletry bag can tear, leak, and consume valuable luggage space, causing stress and travel delays. Exceeding liquid carry-on limits can force travelers to discard expensive cosmetics and rush through security to avoid missing flights. Upgrading to a purpose-built Dopp kit with multiple compartments and slip pockets prevents overpacking, reduces leaks, and doubles packing space. The Béis Dopp Kit offers a space-doubling zippered compartment and thoughtful slip pockets for organization. Affordable alternatives mentioned include the Eachy toiletry bag for chronic overpackers and the Bagsmart Dopp Kit for weekend trips and longer vacations.

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