denmarks Posted May 16, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Do you pack regular size bottles, travel size bottles, fill your own travel size bottles, or a mixture of each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted May 16, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 16, 2019 All of the above. We always have checked luggage on the plane, so bringing a full size bottle of hairspray or sunscreen, for instance, isn't a problem. Other things, like my shampoo and conditioner are decanted into smaller bottles ( still bigger than the carry on limit). I decant hand sanitizer into several travel size bottles so I always have one with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted May 16, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 16, 2019 We use what the ship provides, and collect the hotel amenities from our overnite stay before the cruise. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted May 16, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I personally don't take anything that is in a bottle. Mrs Ldubs has two small fancy bags that go in the luggage (bags in a bag). She puts all her cosmetic stuff and toiletries in those bags. She decants into smaller bottles if the original bottle is more than she knows she will need. I guess to save space. Though these days we seem to run out of "weight" before we run out of space. We don't put any liquids in the carry-ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo59r Posted May 17, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We typically have travel size bottles, but add in full size for things like sunscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted May 17, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We do carry on only. We take 100ml containers only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwsmcernst Posted May 17, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) We take regular size bottles of things we use a lot of, Shampoo, Conditioner, hairspray, sunscreen, etc. I pack them in gallon size zip-lock bags in my luggage in case there is any leakage. I also pack a larger bottle of hand sanitizer in my checked luggage and carry a small one in my carry on. I then fill up my small one when I start to run low. I would love to not pack shampoo and conditioner, but with Celiac Disease, it's just easier to bring my own supplies that I know are okay rather than deal with taking a chance on the ship provided items. Edited May 17, 2019 by screwsmcernst 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted May 17, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, mongo59r said: We typically have travel size bottles, but add in full size for things like sunscreen. "Mongo like beans" 😀 (Sorry - couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tak81288 Posted May 17, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We put our absolute favorite items in travel size bottles and containers and try to do carry on only. We also replace some liquid items with solids to ensure that we stay within the TSA rules. So we'll have antibacterial wipes instead of hand sanitizer, suncreen sticks instead of lotion.. etc. We've never done a 30 day cruise or anything, so would probably pack differently for something like that and also would most likely have to replenish things while in port. But for a 7-10 day or so cruise, travel size is enough for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabin4three Posted May 17, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We take a mixture, full sized double wrapped in large cases and travel size in hand luggage. I like to have a small hand sanitizer and suncream in my bag, I will top these up from the full size ones during the holiday. If we have restrictions on luggage I sometimes order toiletries to collect at the airport shop after security screening so you can get full size items that don't get counted in your weigh limit. Or I buy solid items of shampoo, conditioner and soap instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted May 17, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) I use 100ml travel sized bottles for shampoo and conditioner, which last me up to four weeks as my hair is short and fine. I also use plastic pots for eye cream, mosturiser etc to cut down on weight and space as the original glass containers are too heavy and twice the size. I take full-sized tubes of sunscreen and body lotion. The hand sanitiser we use comes in refillable 100ml pumps so we top them up before we leave and pack a couple extra just in case. Edited May 17, 2019 by OzKiwiJJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 17, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We typically pack the travel size shampoo and conditioner for DW. I'm fine using what is provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted May 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I travel a lot for work. I always check bags. So I carry larger than travel size, but not full size. Like my shampoo bottle is about 200 ml. Enough for several weeks (fairly short hair, but I wash it every day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted May 17, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) I usually take travel size toiletries like toothpaste, conditioner, mousse, etc. I also take smaller sized cosmetics if I can, or once in a while decant, but for the most part take regular size. we always check bags so a few regular size items, especially sunscreen, go in my husband's suitcase. I've found that travel size, or the 3.4 size required by TSA works fine for me for about two weeks. Sometimes I use the small sizes given out in hotels, especially conditioner, as the ship (and some hotels, lately) offerings are just awful for my hair. If I run out I have always been able to find replacements in ports. Shopping in foreign supermarkets/pharmacies is kind of fun! If we don't pack large sizes, especially sunscreen, we buy in the port city before embarkation. Edited May 17, 2019 by Nebr.cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted May 17, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I practically live out of a suitcase for work reasons, and I love the sample sized bottles...usually the plain ones that I fill with whatever product I enjoy. I never bring full sized anything on any trip, even 2-3 week long trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted May 17, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We usually cruise with carry-ons only, so I will pack a couple small travel sized containers of conditioner. We always fly in the day before a cruise, so we will purchase full sized insect repellant, contact solution, sunscreen, and any other items at a store near our hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted May 17, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Both! I have HUGE hair that I wash with diluted conditioner, so I need a full-size bottle of conditioner to get through a week-plus of daily washing (don't normally wash daily, but pool/ocean every day makes it necessary). I'm a redhead, so multiple full-size containers of sunscreen are required. Hand lotion and sanitizer are in smaller bottles. Toothpaste is either a travel size or slightly larger. I always plan ahead if I'm using the Luggage Valet service, so I have toiletries to use the last morning that can stay in my carry-on bag for the flight home (or I just toss out the last little bit of remaining conditioner). If I'm carrying off my own bags, it's not an issue b/c I don't have to pack up everything the night before, and anything larger can go in my checked bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted May 17, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 17, 2019 The only thing we take is 100ml toothpaste (50ml if we are only gone for a month), 100ml of sunscreen, and a tiny hotel size bottle of shampoo just in case a hotel or B&B does not provide it. Never an issue for the past 8 years., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted May 17, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 17, 2019 A mix of all of those. I pack a couple of full sized bottles of sunscreen, I pack travel sized hair spray and toothpaste (always have a bunch of free ones from the dentist anyway), I put my shampoo and conditioner into reusable travel sized containers, I use the shower gel provided on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 17, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I pretty much bring anything I use at home....I like my own brands. We do check bags, so all liquids go there. It's nearly impossible to pack enough sunscreen into a carry-on baggie....1 oz per adult every 2 hours is recommended....and that 3.4 oz bottle won't last but a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo59r Posted May 17, 2019 #21 Share Posted May 17, 2019 13 hours ago, ldubs said: "Mongo like beans" 😀 (Sorry - couldn't resist) Thank you Mr. Taggert!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 17, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 17, 2019 We put any full/medium sized bottles in our checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted May 17, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Costco is a good place to get travel sized bottles for your cruise. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 17, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 17, 2019 4 hours ago, DirtyDawg said: Costco is a good place to get travel sized bottles for your cruise. 😊 Sure, if you are taking an around the world cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbbquilterUT Posted June 4, 2019 #25 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I have traveled extensively for work and found Lush bar shampoo and conditioner are perfect for travel (and at home). So toothpaste, styling gel and hair spray are the only liquid items - those are travel size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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