Are silicone toiletry bottles actually worth the cost?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only thing I don’t like about the silicone ones is how heavy they are. If you’re traveling carry-on only, it makes a difference.

Heavy? A little bottle which fits 3 ounces of liquid?

[Anonymous]

What are you using these for? I have never in my life purchased a seperate container for travel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are you using these for? I have never in my life purchased a seperate container for travel.

So that you can bring small amounts of things like.shampoo, so it's under 3 ounces, so works for a carry-on bag. Also saves weight and space versus large bottles.

[Anonymous]

I like them and they are better for you and the planet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are you using these for? I have never in my life purchased a seperate container for travel.

How do you bring toiletries?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:no not a all.

+1 for ‘product waste’ just stand them in the shower upside down so the liquid accumulates at the cap.

I just bought a bunch for our family too. I went with the hard plastic because I couldn’t stomach $50 on them.

I believe I got them at the dollar store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only thing I don’t like about the silicone ones is how heavy they are. If you’re traveling carry-on only, it makes a difference.

Heavy? A little bottle which fits 3 ounces of liquid?

Dp, they actually are noticeably heavier. Maybe it’s the containers plus the bags they come with. But I put some back when I was shopping simply because they weighed too much.

[Anonymous]

Do you need so many? What are you bringing? I have a mini contact solution bottle, mini toothpaste, mini sunscreen, and a mini shampoo. Mostly I use trial sizes and refill. I don’t think my husband and kids bring anything except toothpaste and deodorant.

[Anonymous]

I think you need to consolidate your family travel kit if you need 15 bottles. That is absurd. Take one product of each kind you all can use, preferably one that will last, like bar shampoo. I can see taking your own conditioner. Everyone can use the same soap and toothpaste too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you need to consolidate your family travel kit if you need 15 bottles. That is absurd. Take one product of each kind you all can use, preferably one that will last, like bar shampoo. I can see taking your own conditioner. Everyone can use the same soap and toothpaste too.

Just because you wouldn’t do something, nobody should? It’s not absurd. I think packing full size bottles is absurd. Also, nobody wants to use bar shampoo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TJ Maxx has a huge assortment of these type of things often for very cheap. You should go in person and look if you have time. I use a combination of containers are mastered over the years, including just some sample shampoo bottles. For longer trips sometimes I like to bring things I can throw away when I’m done with them.

+1, don't over think it.

[Anonymous]

Not worth it. Things get squeezed out. The lids don’t hold a seal. The ones I bought were crap. Always pack anything in a plastic zip top bag anyway. That is the lesson I learned.