Whether you're traveling for work, or for pleasure, toiletries are always the biggest hassle. What needs to be packed from your bathroom? Which of my items is going to waste my time at security? Toothpaste at 115 mL. The GP Utility Pouch was designed to be used as a versatile dump pouch; perfect for organizing those essentials floating in your bag, or to gather those things on your desk you always grab before you go out - for me, we were making the ideal dopp kit.
Having an organized toiletry kit helps make the most unfamiliar washroom feel familiar. Nailing this part of packing lets you freshen up in the washroom of a long-haul flight, or easily unpack your evening routine at the AirBnB. I genuinely hate packing, but figuring this out makes an essential part effortless.
Lots of toiletry bags I've used before have looked great but are just one big compartment. Others had too many pockets that were never quite the right size. The GP Utility Pouch has pockets on the inside, ideal for keeping things off the counter, and things like your razor or toothbrush standing in the washroom.
My biggest travel tip is to make a list of essentials and decide if you travel enough to justify double, or if there are any items over 100 mL. Disposable toothbrushes, travel razor, medication, contact lens supplies - some things I'm comfortable picking up from a local pharmacy, but things I can't live without, I've got a checklist for in the pocket.
There are plenty of pouches that technically hold the same amount of gear, but not all of them make it easy to use what's inside. That's why we highlighted the interior elastic loops and pockets in our signature Medallion Yellow, making it easy to spot and organize your essentials at a glance.
Built to travel, the GP Utility Pouch is meant to get crammed into backpacks, tossed into overhead bins, dropped on bathroom floors, and left sitting on damp countertops. With an exterior made of 1680D Cordura and an oversized YKK zipper, we selected materials that will stand up to years of use so you'll never worry about where you set it down or how tightly it's packed.
More than just a toiletry bag, the exterior is perfect for an extra battery pack, a passport, phone, or wallet. Integrating this into my airport security routine lets me empty my pockets into this at the last second and drop the whole pouch in the bin.
After weeks of real use on the road, I'm proud that we've made something that I'll be using for a lifetime of travel. Making the GP Utility Pouch the last thing I unpack actually means that I'm always a little more prepared to go. Instead of having to remember it, I don't even have to think about it.
