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Dopp Kit - 14 Must-Have Items For Every Man"s Dopp Kit

Every man needs a dopp kit in his life.
These quintessential toiletry kits became popular in World War II, when every soldier was issued a Dopp kit as part of his standard gear.
The basic design hasn't changed since they were first invented (why mess with perfection?), but they are now manufactured in a variety of materials, including vinyl and nylon.
But what exactly should you pack in your Dopp kit? With this handy list, you won't forget any must-have items! Dopp Kits: The 14 Essentials Although every man has different requirements when travelling, here are a few standard items that should be included in most guy's travel bag:
  1. Travel bottle of shampoo
  2. Small bar of soap or bottle of body wash
  3. Shaving supplies: razor, brush and cream or electric razor
  4. Small bottle of Advil or Tylenol
  5. Nail clippers
  6. Deodorant
  7. Toothbrush and toothpaste
  8. Dental floss
  9. Comb
  10. After shave lotion or cologne
  11. Deodorant
  12. Band-aids
  13. Contact supplies (don't forget an extra pair of contact lenses)
  14. Medications
That's the basic list of what toiletries most men need for travelling.
Depending on your needs, here are a few additional items you might consider packing:
  1. Hand sanitizer
  2. Lotion
  3. Q-tips
  4. Lip Balm
  5. Gold Bond powder
  6. Condoms
  7. Lint Brush
  8. $20 Bill
  9. $1 in change
  10. Safety pins
  11. Earplugs
  12. Immodium
  13. Sunscreen
  14. Bug spray
  15. Batteries
  16. Shout wipes
  17. Styptic pencil
  18. Sewing kit
Whew! That's quite the list...
hopefully you won't need all these things! Just take a look and choose the most important items.
Tip: When packing liquids, it's a great idea to keep them in a ziplock bag.
That way, if the lid comes ajar it won't make huge mess inside your suitcase.


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