Advice on Travel Packaging

[ScentimentallyYours]

My SIL and her extended family are leaving for a trip to Iceland and Scotland in three days. I thought it would be helpful to have shampoo bars and bath bars that don’t complicate TSA screening for liquids. The quandary I am having is on how best to package them. They could go in heavy duty disposable plastic bags, or plastic jars, or plastic soap boxes, but I see a downside to all three.

I have deodorant containers in my basement from more than 10 years ago that I never used and thought, hmm. . . They would keep products like soap and shampoo bars dry, pack well in the suitcases, and they are refillable. The round container is significantly more sturdy than the oval container. Checking online, I see the round style being advertised now as refillable. Advice? Is there a problem I’m not seeing with the deodorant containers? Are there other packaging recommendations for packing on the family trip of a lifetime?

 

[AliOop]

First off, you wanna keep it simple but sturdy. Nobody wants their precious soap smashed to smithereens in transit, right? Ziplock bags are cool, but for extra protection, bubble wrap is the MVP. And hey, if you're feeling fancy, throw in some tissue paper for that added flair. Now, let's talk labels. Clear and concise is the name of the game. You want your customers to know exactly what they're getting without squinting like they're deciphering hieroglyphics. As for the containers, plastic is alright, but if you wanna go green, glass jars are where it's at. Sure, they might be a bit heavier, but Mother Earth will give you a high-five. Now, onto the real tea.

The question is about packaging for family members who are taking an international trip; labels, bubble wrap, or tissue paper won't be needed. Glass jars would also add a lot of extra weight to those checked bags and be at risk for breaking as the baggage handlers toss those suitcases around.

@ScentimentallyYours For your family’s trip, those round deo containers seem perfect to me. They are lightweight, waterproof, impact-resistant, and small.

 

[justjacqui]

One issue with the deodorant containers is making sure that they are able to be cleaned and dried easily before refilling. You don't want to accidentally introduce bacteria into your product.

We just use a plastic travel soap box when traveling with shampoo bars.