Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Wash Pouch - Black
Customer Rating
5
Performed Great!
on January 10, 2019
Posted by: Emily H
I love this toiletry kit! I don't usually care too much about toiletry kits but this one worked flawlessly on my trip to Antarctica. For the last couple of years I've used the Eagle Creek Pack-It toiletry kit because of how small it is and I can keep everything in there. But it's limited in that I can't really hang it up very well. For my Antarctica kit, I'm glad I jumped up to this larger bag because of the hanger hook on it alone. On the ship there wasn't any counter space and I had to hang it on one of the handles in the bathroom. Even going over high swells on the Drake Passage I could keep the toiletry kit open and nothing fell out.
I was able to keep 3 weeks worth of stuff in there. I used the Matador FlatPak for my shampoo and the Nalgene 2oz bottles for everything else. It's like Peak Design designed around these perfectly. Well done Peak! I like that I could hang it or just as comfortably lay it out on the bathroom counter. I didn't think having a separate pocket for my razor would be that big of deal but I found that I really do like that. It's so easy to grab what I need and not have to dig for it. The toothbrush location is also super convenient since it's right in the middle of the bag.
The toiletry bag is on the larger side when it comes to toiletry bags. My preference would be to have a smaller version. It worked for my three week trip, I might have second thoughts on it for a weekend to a week-long trip.
I was hesitant to buy this wash pouch because it is pricey - and I already have numerous dopp bags. But I love my other Peak Design products, so I took a chance. Now it is the ONLY bag I use for my toiletries because it is just so well made and designed. The quality of materials and construction is first-rate, as always. The design is simply great. I love all the pouches for organizing everything, especially the dedicated pouch for my toothbrush. I would buy this again in a heartbeat, and heartily recommend it.
This is a great and well-laid out piece of travel gear. Nearly everyone needs a toiletry pouch, but is this one for you? That could depend as I personally feel the bag is a little too big for a single traveler as I travel pretty light and tend to not bring many toiletries. For a couple this is perfect (or for someone who brings more than the basics). However the quality and design of the bag is top notch as it keeps everything separated and is just so smart in the way it is put together. Just wish it was a little slimmer for me.
This is awesome it fits all my crap and some of my kids medicines for when traveling. Easy to see everything. Wish the toothbrush compartment was deeper I have a fatter handle toothbrush and doesn't fully close but it stays put without being closed. My favorite toiletries bag hands down.
Out of all the travel gear I have been more than a little obsessed with this wash pouch. I've gone back and forth between different configurations of minimalism but after so much travel I just want everything to open on a counter or while hanging that is easy to find.
The Peak Design Wash Pouch is heavier/heavtier than what I was using before, but the smart as hell expanding design really impresses anyone who sees it let alone gets to use it! The center section for toothbrush (which I eye for eye pencils/mascara) is brilliant. I use the external similar pouch for my Quip (again opting for luxury over minimalism at this point in my travel life) and all the expanding pockets in between. Love the grab handle. Minimal but so easy to grab. The beautifully designed hook works and hides away so minimally I can't tell you how many times I'm struggled with toiletry bag hooks that get in the way.
I prefer all my wash items in one kit and this even allows me to squeeze in an eyeglass case and an ultra-light travel hand-towel (that I use for full body when too annoying to procure a towel or great for hair).
If you don't mind a bit more weight and dimension for your toiletries but are ready to be an adult with a great bag (that you will end up using as your everyday makeup/wash bag anyway) highly recommend!
I have a bag addiction I'll say right off the bat, I've bought all sorts of minimalistic organizational bags, to regular Dopp kits, to tech organizational, etc. and the only organizational bags I will ever buy from now on are Peak Design. Absolutely wonderful for traveling day to day, very roomy and can fit all sorts of toiletry items, and the fact it is easy to open, stays upright, and you can hang it up is just perfect. Plus the material quality is phenomenal, i would argue with anybody about Peak Design making the best organizational bags out there, period...p.s. I have the field pouch as well and it exceeds my standards as well