Why I Love My L.L.Bean Toiletry Kit

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Santa was good to me this year: He brought me the super-stylin’ L.L.Bean “Personal Organizer” Toiletry Bag.

Actually, I came home with it after a family Yankee Swap (a.k.a. Chinese Auction or Blind Gift Exchange; you know, where you open gifts according to random number and can trade for other folks’ gifts?)

Actually, I brought the toiletry bag (filled with travel-sized toiletries) to the party and stole it from my mother-in-law. (Hey, I really wanted it.)

The medium-sized bag, ideal for weekend trips, so says the L.L.Bean marketing copy, has seven zippered pockets and loads of pouches for makeup, hair ties, lotion, etc. The coolest part is that the bag unzips to hang, with included hook, on a towel rod in your hotel room. A separate little hooked pouch for mini-shampoos and a razor can detach to accompany you into the shower. Monograms on the outside of the bag are optional. The medium size is only $24.95.

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I used my pretty green bag to pack my toiletries (as well as my kids’ toothbrushes and fruity toothpaste) for a four-night trip over New Year’s, and I didn’t even use two of the zippered pockets. I think this would be plenty big enough for me on a week-long vacation (but my make-up routine is minimal).

Now I want the small size to throw in my swim/gym bag for those days at the pool or when I shower after a workout. If hubby is reading, and I know he will at some point, remember that my birthday is coming up in six short months. For the small one, I’d like the “Blue Wave Island” print. Thanks, sweetie!


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January 9, 2008 | Filed Under Travel Gear 

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5 Responses to “Why I Love My L.L.Bean Toiletry Kit”

  1. Dan says:
    January 10, 2008 at

    Glad to see you are enjoying L.L.Bean products!

    This is one of our most popular items.

  2. MudslideMama says:
    January 10, 2008 at

    My MIL sent her 17-year old LL Bean duffel bag back to their home office (in Maine?) to get the zipper repaired, and they sent her a BRAND NEW one. LL Bean earned her undying loyalty with that generous move.

  3. Weekday Rambler says:
    January 24, 2008 at

    I had been thinking about buying this product. Glad to know it is a good product.

  4. Weekday Rambler says:
    January 25, 2008 at

    OK. I did it. I ordered the toiletry kit in red and also broke down and ordered a large red rolling duffel bag. Can’t wait to see my new stuff.

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