The Dopp Kit
Invented by Charles Doppelt in 1919, his aptly named "Dopp kit" was designed to stash a man's toiletries while traveling. Every man should have one. After the U.S. Army issued millions to its recruits during World War II, popularity and demand for the travel bags soared. To make your packing less of a headache, keep a kit ready-stocked with grooming products downsized to TSA approved proportions (3.4 oz or less). Below, our suggestions for traveling smoothly. Just add your razor and toothbrush.
The Essentials
Floss
A perfect use for tiny dentist samples.
Free, with 6-month check up.
Deodorant
Lab Series' non-whitening antiperspirant is fragrance-free, perfect for sensitive skin.
$18, at
Nordstrom
Facial Cleanser
This 1.5-ounce organic cleanser by Jack Black works like a toner and cleanser, tackling clogged pores and dirt.
$17.50, at
Jack Black
Moisturizer or Sunscreen
Anthony Logistics offers a non-greasy, fragrance-free twofer complete with aloe, Vitamin C and an SPF 15.
$30, at
anthony.com
Lip Balm
Original Chapstick has been protecting lips from wind and sunburns since 1912.
$1.39, at
Rite Aid
Shaving Cream
The Art of Shaving's palm-sized travel tube softens whiskers and soothes skin for an easy one-step shave.
$18, at
theartofshaving.com
Hand Sanitizer
A handle bottle to have when you travel. Who knows where that tray table's been?
$6.50 for three, at
Amazon
Hair Product
American Crew's fiber hair creme in a space-saving 1.75-ounce jar.
$8.49, at salons and Amazon
Tooth Paste
Marvis, an Italian cult favorite, offers an Altoid-strength minty flavor in a retro-hip tube.
$6, at
Amazon
Lint Brush
LintUps, a handy matchbook of adhesive sheets easily tuck into zippered pockets.
$5, by
LintUps
The Extras
Safety pins
Condoms
Nail clippers
Airborne
A $20 bill
Ear plugs
Mints
Dopp Kit Suggestions
Keep your toiletries in sturdy and handsome travel bag.
We've rounded up some of the best on the market in a range of price points.
