I just traveled recently and really did not want to check bags, so wanting to comply with the "3-1-1" airline regulation of putting your liquids and gels in a quart-size plastic zip-top bag, I looked around for creative solutions. I had this 7-section stacking pill container that I got from Container Store, and I decided it was the perfect thing to try for my various "potions" to save room. I just put a few pumps of my skin care items, makeup, and hair gel into each compartment, and it worked GREAT! Each compartment serves as the lid for the next one as they screw together into a tower of toiletries only about 6" high.
I did have a slight little bit of leakage from one container, but it was negligible and was well worth the enormous space savings it gave me. I was gone only for 3 days, but I could have put much more into the containers, probably a week’s worth. I think that thicker liquids work better than very runny shampoos, for example– I would still use a separate container for shampoo or just use the hotel’s. I hope someone enjoys this tip as much as I did! I felt so smart with my tiny quart bag of stuff, and I didn’t have to buy special travel sizes.
I hope everyone’s holidays were fantastic!
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I have used them for over 200,000 miles and not one leak. Best of all, the system works.
I use Arbonne and their travel kit has EVERYTING in the appropriate size–plus it’s marked so I now what’s inside. I tried the generic containers, but the writing wears off and it takes too much thinking early in the morning getting ready for a speech or other client contact to have to figure out what I have in each container. Hooray for Arbonne!
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Checking of bags through airport is a protocol for safety. You did a nice job there.
I would still use a separate container for shampoo or just use the hotel’s. I hope someone enjoys this tip as much as I did! I felt so smart with my tiny quart bag of stuff, and I didn’t have to buy special travel sizes.