[Request] Travel toiletries bottles that don't explode

Submitted by Matty_22 t3_11eg385 in BuyItForLife

Location: US

We've tried just about any small bottles we can find for things like shampoo, soaps, lotions, etc. when traveling. We typically pack our toiletries in checked baggage and have never found any bottles that can remain closed and not explode in our luggage (I assume due to not being pressurized during flight). Willing to spend a pretty penny for quality travel toiletries bottles that are fit for purpose and quality enough to last us for a while.

Edit: We have some special product needs that precludes us from changing products (re: getting thicker stuff, changing to bar soaps, using hotel room toiletries, etc.) .

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grublets t1_jadtzdf wrote

Fill travel containers half way then squeeze out most of the air before sealing the cap.

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Ok-Signature5046 t1_jaduhto wrote

I use the ones from nalgene and haven't had any leaks so far (3 yrs regular air travel). https://nalgene.com/product/medium-travel-kit/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8mUA7JgmuaQk3QicQfdAsJgZc-TOP8XorgZHXxcA6paFenX1k7-pJ4aAteYEALw_wcB

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coneslayer t1_jae2e27 wrote

I’ve had this set for 20–25 years without any issues or leaks. Admittedly, my travel is occasional, not frequent.

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NoRefrigerator6162 t1_jadw1s3 wrote

Mine are a combo of GoToobs and Stax (both by the brand Human Gear) for things like shampoo/cleansers and Nalgene containers for things like mouthwash that need a tight screw top lid. Love them! Dishwasher safe and BIFL.

In fact, I lost a few caps to my GoToobs and emailed Human Gear to ask how I could buy more, and they sent me a bunch for free saying that it is part of their lifetime guarantee.

The design of the Stax is nicely space-saving.

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Picnut t1_jadu22q wrote

REI has some good travel toiletry sets that I’ve used for years. I’ve lost them before having any break. The ones we had were made from a flexible silicon, I believe.

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complywood t1_jae2z31 wrote

My revelation was that you can buy bar shampoo and even conditioner too. No need to worry about bottle explosions or TSA assholes.

Added bonus: it's possible for these to be sold without any plastic packaging (although sometimes they still are)

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plasmaticD t1_jae8hwd wrote

In addition to squeezing out air, it's a good idea to zip bag or double zip bag if packed tightly in luggage next to other stuff you don't want destroyed ( electronics, underwear, medications...)

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fridayimatwork t1_jaects4 wrote

One thing I try to do is go as far towards solid as possible with along the product continuum. The worst is a thin watery liquid. If you can move up to gel or thick cream or even solid you’re saving yourself lots of headaches. I use the hotel shampoo and mouthwash and thicker creams as much as possible

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BerryStainedLips t1_jaegld7 wrote

Cadence capsules have yet to fail me. They’re pricey but worth it to me

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melecityjones t1_jaeyl81 wrote

How does this system handle aerosoles like perfume, dosing with pumps, or any other situation needing a top that isn't jar-like?

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BerryStainedLips t1_jaf395j wrote

It doesn’t. I dose products with small wooden spatulas. They come in packs of 200+ so I never have to worry about losing them or poor sanitation from dipping my fingers into the jar. I use solid perfume, and reuse well-traveling spray bottles from other products for loose liquids like hairspray, essence, and setting spray.

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