Bensen Toiletry Kit

I am not sure what would make this bag perfect it does feel like one little tweak would get it there. Until I think of what that one little thing is though, I am enjoying the heck out of packing this bag. It holds much more than I think when I start packing it. So I just keep putting things in it and have not been able to strain that zipper yet. I hear that the plastic bag is not really waterproof so that is one thing that could be improved. It does seem like it would contain a creamy mess so I do keep all my creamy things in there. I got the smaller bag and it is big enough for lots of travel size things and full size make up items. So far I am very happy with this purchase.

I like everything about this bag - color, internal mesh pouches, hanger. What I don't like is that the plastic container is too small - it doesn't easily hold my toothbrush nor the containers that the usual 1 quart bag limit allow. I like the material of this part but not the size.

After using the same toiletry kit from Eddie Bauer for fifteen years, I switched to the Bensen. I chose it after reading the reviews and because of the recommendation from Wirecutter.

Bensen's first test was an eight-day trip to Europe from the U.S., during which time I got the hang of what worked where.

If you have many bulky items you want to fit into your toiletry bag, consider getting the bigger size of Bensen. I carried those items in a separate bag.

Here's what I loved:

It is sturdy and has a clean design that looks good.
The hook was also sturdy and worked well. That's important to me.
The compartments were varied and roomy, especially the main mesh compartment where I put most of my stuff.
The detachable make-up bag (that's what I used it for) was a game changer. I could keep my make-up together in a hotel bathroom drawer instead of leaving it hanging. I was able to put all my make-up in it. I also detached the make-up bag to make it easier to close when complete. Unlike my old suitcase, I couldn't include big bottles of saline solution and a big brush in this bag, but stowing those items in another part of the suitcase was no problem.

There's nothing I disliked about this bag. It served its purpose. I need to get used to it.

This is my first purchase of a toiletry bag as I have just used a general zippered bag up till now. Having compartments is great and it’s a perfect size, I can really fit all my stuff for travel. I would have liked a bigger clear plastic compartment but I find it works well to add some containers into the main large compartment. I definitely recommend! Lots of colors and patterns to choose from!

I needed a new dopp kit and found exactly what I was looking for from State. The purchase and shipping process were easy. No complaints from me!