Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Wash Pouch - Kelp
Customer Rating
5
This is factory 2nd?
on September 22, 2025
Posted by: Luke
from Portland, OR
Bought it with the intent of understanding and knowing that there's going to be subtle imperfections. I genuinely didn't notice anything besides maybe some weird production powder that was all over the handle (which I was able to brush off) and the fact that the bag isn't always super easy to close because of some slight imperfection on the stitching for the inner pockets. But again, most companies would pass this up as passable QC. Great to see a company that really puts their quality ahead of everything else, and the if this is what they call factory 2nd, I could probably buy anything from this company with confidence.
I bought this two weeks ago, and I regret it. The wash pouch has too many pockets. I'm a simple guy, I don't need so many different pockets for different cosmetics - when I purchase a large cosmetic bag, I expect it to have ample space for all my essentials. All these compartments, divisions and pockets make the wash pouch lose capacity. Unfortunately.
As someone who travels a lot and has been throwing all of my wash stuff in a simple cotton pouch for the last decades, this Wash Pouch is a game-changer. Everything is so organized and you don't need to take anything out when you arrive somewhere: all you have to do is to open it and hang it somewhere. I got the big one and it fits a lot of stuff: hairbrush, 2 sets of toothpaste/toothbrush, floss, cream, jewelry, etc. but does also not feel too big (I like to keep things as minimalistic as possible). I keep discovering new places to put/hide stuff, which is great.
I really wanted to love this, and don't get my wrong it's a fanastically designed wash bag hence the 5 stars, it's just not right for me. As much as I love organising, when it comes down to packing for a short trip everything I take with me is bulky, meaning all the benefits of the pockets and pouches are lost on me.
I ended up giving the wash pouch to my wife who does love it, I now just use 2 XS ultralight packing cubes for my toiletries.
I love this wash pouch! So many different slots and pockets to help organize my toiletries. I also love how the middle pouch holds a toothbrush and is designed to easily come inside out for cleaning it. Very high quality materials also. The only downside is that I'm an overpacker, so not all of my makeup and razors and tampons etc fit into my wash pouch for my most recent trip. However, I do overpack more than the average person lol. My solution was that I just bought a second wash pouch, so I'll have one for toiletries used in the shower and one for makeup/period supplies and other odds and ends. Excellent product!
I travel a lot for work, probably twice a month, plus personal travel and camping trips. I've used several dopp bags in the past, but nothing compares to this one. It is sturdy and tough. The organization Inside has a spot for everything I need, including moisturizer, contact lenses, and medications in addition to normal stuff like deodorant and a toothbrush. The towel rack hook actually works and the dividers act as shelves when it's hanging. If I lost it, I'd buy another one immediately.