20 Best Men's Travel Grooming Products 2024
GQ RecommendsLook and smell your best even when you’re 3,000 miles from home.By Timothy Beck WerthNovember 13, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.I split time between Brooklyn and Charleston, and since I’m constantly testing items for GQ, my dopp kit is always filled with the best men's travel grooming products. While my dopp kit never gets all the way unpacked, today I’m going to do a digital breakdown for GQ Recommends readers. So, what goes into a grooming editor’s personal toiletries bag?To bring you the best men's travel grooming products, I’m focusing on products that I believe will have a broad appeal. You probably have a particular shampoo, cologne, putty, razor, or beard trimmer that you can’t live without—just like I have a favorite beard comb—but I think I can recommend some useful travel hacks, all-in-one kits, and TSA-friendly products that will cater to a lot of you. So, for all your upcoming travel plans, here are my top picks.The Best Men's Travel Grooming Products, at a Glance:Before you fill up your dopp kit, fill up your shopping cart with these first-class travel supplies:The Best Dopp Kit: Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Dopp Kit, $95The Best Hanging Dopp Kit: Calpak Terra Hanging Toiletry Bag, $56The Best Travel Face Sunscreen: Cardon SPF 30 + Moisturizer, $22The Beard Care Must-Have: Zeus Pocket Beard Brush, $18The Best Travel Shave Kit: Harry’s Travel Shave Kit and Toiletries Bag, $32 $26The Best Body Wash for Travel: Harry’s Travel Body Wash Variety Pack, $18The Most Giftable Travel Grooming Kit: Cardon Jet Set Travel Kit, $80The Best Multigroomer: Panasonic MultiShape Ultimate All-in-One Travel Grooming Kit, $210 $170The Best Electric Razor for Travel: Panasonic ARC5 Palm-Sized Electric Shaver, $270The Safety-First MVP: Welly On The Go First Aid Kit, $14Timothy Beck WerthTimothy Beck WerthChevronChevronArlo SkyeArlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Dopp Kit$95 Arlo SkyeThis colorful little dopp kit comes from Arlo Skye by way of Dusen Dusen, but it's more than a pretty face. It even earned a spot in our guide to the best practical gifts. It's just the right size for a dopp kit, and it has a waterproof interior just in case your toothpaste decides to pop at 25,000 feet. For bonus style points, get the matching weekender bag or backpack.CalpakTerra Hanging Toiletry Bag$56 CalpakA hanging dopp kit can be useful in cramped hotel bathrooms, especially if you're competing for counter space with your beauty maven of a wife. (Just me?) It's a lot bigger on the inside, with dedicated slots for a razor and toothbrush—plus multiple compartments for general organization.BellroyDopp Kit$59 AmazonIn case you didn't notice, there are a ton of EDC and grooming brands coming out of Australia lately. Case in point: Bellroy, which makes this compact and handsome toiletries bag. We love the toothbrush compartment with a magnetic closure and an easy-to-clean, water-resistant internal lining.BagsmartHanging Dopp Kit$24 $20 AmazonBagsmart makes a line of practical bags for Amazon shoppers. I was gifted one of these hanging dopp kits for Christmas, and now I never travel without it. For guys with a lot of grooming gear to pack, it's a spacious dopp kit with a surprising number of pockets.CardonSPF 30 + Moisturizer$22 AmazonAre you a fan of Korean skincare? Then we have to assume Cardon is already on your radar. The brand's cactus-infused skincare products have been racking up GQ Grooming Awards, and their popular sunscreen feels impossibly light. The compact size also makes this fast-absorbing, broad-spectrum sunscreen my go-to for travel.Timothy Beck WerthChevronChevronGeologiePerformance Face Sunscreen SPF 30$39 GeologieIf my travel plans include the beach or the pool (ideally both), then I also pack Geologie's long-lasting face sunscreen, which offers some serious water-resistance.HoraceConcealer$21 HoraceSometimes, you don't have time for under-eye creams and acne treatments to go to work. So, unless you want that zit memorialized forever in wedding photos and your Instagram feed, you need an instant cover-up. Spot concealers like this can make blemishes and dark circles disappear, and Horace's comes in seven different shades.Timothy Beck WerthChevronChevronHarry'sFoaming Shave Gel (Travel Size)$3 Harry'sHarry's excellent foaming shave gel is better for your skin and hair than the average drug store shaving cream, and Harry's makes a travel-friendly version that won't get confiscated by the TSA. And if you've forgotten to pack a shaving cream, you can often find this travel grooming product for sale at drug stores.PanasonicMultiShape Ultimate All-in-One Travel Grooming Kit$210 $170 PanasonicThis multigroomer isn't just an incredible beard and hair trimmer, but it also has attachments for a nose/ear hair trimmer, electric shaver, electric toothbrush, and more. We recommend opting for the Ultimate All-In-O
Look and smell your best even when you’re 3,000 miles from home.
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
I split time between Brooklyn and Charleston, and since I’m constantly testing items for GQ, my dopp kit is always filled with the best men's travel grooming products. While my dopp kit never gets all the way unpacked, today I’m going to do a digital breakdown for GQ Recommends readers. So, what goes into a grooming editor’s personal toiletries bag?
To bring you the best men's travel grooming products, I’m focusing on products that I believe will have a broad appeal. You probably have a particular shampoo, cologne, putty, razor, or beard trimmer that you can’t live without—just like I have a favorite beard comb—but I think I can recommend some useful travel hacks, all-in-one kits, and TSA-friendly products that will cater to a lot of you. So, for all your upcoming travel plans, here are my top picks.
The Best Men's Travel Grooming Products, at a Glance:
Before you fill up your dopp kit, fill up your shopping cart with these first-class travel supplies:
- The Best Dopp Kit: Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Dopp Kit, $95
- The Best Hanging Dopp Kit: Calpak Terra Hanging Toiletry Bag, $56
- The Best Travel Face Sunscreen: Cardon SPF 30 + Moisturizer, $22
- The Beard Care Must-Have: Zeus Pocket Beard Brush, $18
- The Best Travel Shave Kit: Harry’s Travel Shave Kit and Toiletries Bag,
$32$26 - The Best Body Wash for Travel: Harry’s Travel Body Wash Variety Pack, $18
- The Most Giftable Travel Grooming Kit: Cardon Jet Set Travel Kit, $80
- The Best Multigroomer: Panasonic MultiShape Ultimate All-in-One Travel Grooming Kit,
$210$170 - The Best Electric Razor for Travel: Panasonic ARC5 Palm-Sized Electric Shaver, $270
- The Safety-First MVP: Welly On The Go First Aid Kit, $14
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
Arlo Skye
Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Dopp Kit
This colorful little dopp kit comes from Arlo Skye by way of Dusen Dusen, but it's more than a pretty face. It even earned a spot in our guide to the best practical gifts. It's just the right size for a dopp kit, and it has a waterproof interior just in case your toothpaste decides to pop at 25,000 feet. For bonus style points, get the matching weekender bag or backpack.
Calpak
Terra Hanging Toiletry Bag
A hanging dopp kit can be useful in cramped hotel bathrooms, especially if you're competing for counter space with your beauty maven of a wife. (Just me?) It's a lot bigger on the inside, with dedicated slots for a razor and toothbrush—plus multiple compartments for general organization.
Bellroy
Dopp Kit
In case you didn't notice, there are a ton of EDC and grooming brands coming out of Australia lately. Case in point: Bellroy, which makes this compact and handsome toiletries bag. We love the toothbrush compartment with a magnetic closure and an easy-to-clean, water-resistant internal lining.
Cardon
SPF 30 + Moisturizer
Are you a fan of Korean skincare? Then we have to assume Cardon is already on your radar. The brand's cactus-infused skincare products have been racking up GQ Grooming Awards, and their popular sunscreen feels impossibly light. The compact size also makes this fast-absorbing, broad-spectrum sunscreen my go-to for travel.
Horace
Concealer
Sometimes, you don't have time for under-eye creams and acne treatments to go to work. So, unless you want that zit memorialized forever in wedding photos and your Instagram feed, you need an instant cover-up. Spot concealers like this can make blemishes and dark circles disappear, and Horace's comes in seven different shades.
- Timothy Beck Werth
Harry's
Foaming Shave Gel (Travel Size)
Harry's excellent foaming shave gel is better for your skin and hair than the average drug store shaving cream, and Harry's makes a travel-friendly version that won't get confiscated by the TSA. And if you've forgotten to pack a shaving cream, you can often find this travel grooming product for sale at drug stores.
Panasonic
MultiShape Ultimate All-in-One Travel Grooming Kit
This multigroomer isn't just an incredible beard and hair trimmer, but it also has attachments for a nose/ear hair trimmer, electric shaver, electric toothbrush, and more. We recommend opting for the Ultimate All-In-One kit, which comes with a toiletries bag. (This space-saving groomer also makes a great gift for guys—just sayin'.)
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
Panasonic
ARC5 Palm-Sized Electric Shaver
The new palm-sized electric shaver from Panasonic is perfectly sized for travel. Despite the small size, this fully wet/dry shaver has an extremely powerful motor and five-blade cutting system. The egg-shaped travel case barely takes up any room in a dopp kit.
- Timothy Beck Werth
Caldera + Lab
The Smooth Shaving Elixir
I recently got turned on to this transparent shaving "elixir" by Caldera + Lab, a Wyoming-based company that makes eco-friendly grooming products with natural ingredients. This organic formula contains botanicals like oat kernel, watermelon seed oil, and witch hazel. This shave gel lets you see exactly where you're creating shave lines, and it comes in a travel-ready pump bottle.
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
Zeus
Pocket Beard Brush
The Zeus beard brush is seemingly made to slip into your dopp kit thanks to its slim handle. Despite the small size, it's fully capable of smoothing out scruffy, wiry beards. You can choose from soft and firm genuine boar bristles.
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
- Timothy Beck Werth
Cardon
Jet Set Travel Kit
Prefer all-in-one travel kits? Then you can't go wrong with Cardon's. Get the Korean skincare brand's best products in travel sizes, plus a dopp kit to keep them all organized. If you're looking for holiday gifts, the Jet Set kit would be a smart buy for guys that love grooming.
- Timothy Beck Werth
Harry's
Travel Shave Kit and Toiletries Bag
As a bearded guy, I don't pack much shaving gear—but if I did, this is the kit I'd buy. Not only does it come with the excellent Truman razor, but you also get extra blades, a travel case, the foaming shave gel we featured earlier, and a dopp kit. Not bad for $32.
Lisapack
Atomizer Spray Bottle
I might be the only men's grooming writer that doesn't love cologne. If you're a fragrance fiend, then you need to know about this travel hack. You can fill up these atomizers with your favorite colognes and take them with you when you fly. (You can also use them on long days in the office when your fragrance needs a re-up.)
- Timothy Beck Werth
Fulton & Roark
Palmetto Solid Cologne
Most grooming writers have moved on from Fulton & Roark solid cologne. That's not because the brand's product quality has dropped, but because they aren't the hot new thing anymore. Well, I'm still a fan, especially when I travel. The musky Palmetto fragrance is one of my favorites, and for guys like me that don't love liquid cologne, it's the only real alternative. Plus, the tiny metal case is extremely travel friendly.
Harry's
Travel Body Wash Variety Pack
Harry's, the men's shave club that's expanded into skin, body, and hair products, really does travel-size right. The brand's excellent body washes, which have surprisingly sophisticated scents, all come in travel sizes. Get the all-in-one variety pack and you'll never have to use crappy hotel soap again.
- Timothy Beck Werth
Welly
On The Go First Aid Kit
What's the first rule of safety club? You always talk about safety club. I'm my dad's son, and you better believe if you're traveling with me and you get a cut, scrape, burn, or boo-boo, I'll have a stylish Welly bandage ready for you. These super-handy travel kits have everything you need to mend and sanitize while you travel, and I never fly without one.
About the Author: Timothy Beck Werth is an experienced freelance journalist and editorial director. You can find him splitting his time between Brooklyn, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. He’s been testing and reviewing grooming and skincare products since 2019, and as a frequent flier, he’s got a lot of practice packing a dopp kit. All of the products featured in this guide were personally tested by the author. In addition to his work for GQ, Werth has also written or edited for publications such as Mashable, The Daily Beast, SPY.com, and Gear Patrol. He recently finished his first novel and is seeking representation.
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