Comments on: What Is A Dopp Kit? What Travelers Need to Know

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:25:12 +0000

In reply to Valerie Delzer. True! Probably only in terms of history!

By: Valerie Delzer

Valerie Delzer — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:26:19 +0000

Dopp Kits for Men, Cosmetic Bags for Women, or gender-neutral ziplocs for anybody. The choice is personal and varied and I don’t think gender plays as a big a role in it anymore. Do you?

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 13:32:27 +0000

In reply to Sue Reddel. I'm sure my Dad had one, too!

By: Sue Reddel

Sue Reddel — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 23:54:53 +0000

I just love this story Irene. I had no idea of the history of the dopp kit. I know my Dad had one just like the one in the ad you shared. Nice bit of nostalgia that’s for sure.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:06:14 +0000

In reply to Jackie K Smith. Everyone seems to have a different go-to favorite and toiletry stash style:-)

By: Jackie K Smith

Jackie K Smith — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 03:44:58 +0000

A whole new word and world opened with this post. . .we use Ziplock bags these days and have stashes of such containers tucked away in drawers (most of which we’ve been handed by the airline when in Business Class – and there they are unisex packs). Most interesting article, Irene!

By: Mark Spivak

Mark Spivak — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:53:08 +0000

Thank you!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:27:08 +0000

In reply to Mark Spivak.

They are usually stand-alone box stores, sometimes they’re in strip malls. Do check the store locator: https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/topic/find-help/store-locations/2400081

By: Mark Spivak

Mark Spivak — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:13:16 +0000

You also have to be willing to go to the mall, so it might take a while—but I’ll get there.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:09:55 +0000

In reply to Mark Spivak. OH MY GOSH! One of my favorite places ever....but you have to be a bargain-hunting kind of person:-)

By: Mark Spivak

Mark Spivak — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:02:16 +0000

Thank you. Never been to a TJ Maxx, so this will be a new experience.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:28:51 +0000

In reply to Mark Spivak. My humble suggestion: Check out the hanging toiletry kits in the cosmetics section of TJ Maxx. You might find one that suits your needs.

By: Mark Spivak

Mark Spivak — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:20:49 +0000

Hopefully someone can answer this. Years ago I remember seeing a toiletry holder that was flat, plastic, and could be hung in a garment bag. It had the advantage of keeping everything spread out (as opposed to the Dopp kit, which can be awkward to fit in a garment bag and is easily crushed). This gadget was designed for women’s cosmetic, but I’d use it if I could find it.
Thanks!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:26:09 +0000

In reply to Cathy Sweeney. I learned a lot researching this article, too!