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.
A perfect use for tiny dentist samples.
Free, with 6-month check up.
Lab Series' non-whitening antiperspirant is fragrance-free, perfect for sensitive skin.
$18, at
Lab Series
This 1.5-ounce organic cleanser by Jack Black works like a toner and cleanser, tackling clogged pores and dirt.
$18, at
Jack Black
Anthony Logistics offers a non-greasy, fragrance-free twofer complete with aloe, Vitamin C and an SPF 15.
$32, at
anthony.com
Original Chapstick has been protecting lips from wind and sunburns since 1912.
$6.99, at
Amazon.com
The Art of Shaving's palm-sized travel tube softens whiskers and soothes skin for an easy one-step shave.
$20, at
Amazon.com
A handy bottle to have when you travel. Who knows where that tray table's been?
$4.39, at
Amazon.com
American Crew's fiber hair creme in a space-saving 1.75-ounce jar.
$19.99, at salons and Amazon.com
Marvis, an Italian cult favorite, offers an Altoid-strength minty flavor in a retro-hip tube.
$10.50, at
Amazon.com
A handy collapsable lint roller that can easily be tucked into your travel bag.
$7.70, by
Scotch-Brite
Safety pins
Condoms
Nail clippers
Airborne
A $20 bill
Ear plugs
Mints
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.