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There’s no reason your toiletry kit has to be lame, or huge, or part of a promotion for joining a frequent-flier program. Think of these five—with water-resistant linings and smart storage—as an instant travel upgrade. Pictured clockwise from top left:

A toiletry bag Fit for a Gentleman

This Want Les Essentiels de la Vie bag, with its checkered cotton and doctor’s-bag opening, makes us wish we traveled by train more.

$225, barneys.com

The Bon Voyager

The beachy striped canvas of this Les Toiles Du Soleil toiletry kit makes you feel like you’re on vacation even if you’re only at a trade show.

_$42, lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com _

First Class for Your Face Wash

Ralph Lauren starts with a classic shape, then dials up the swankiness by trading stiff leather for the buttery-soft kind.

$350, mrporter.com

Surf- and Safari-Ready

The wad exterior of Ernest Alexander’s toiletry kit looks even better wearing a few scuffs.

$90, ernestalexander.com

**From the Gym to Jamaica

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Flight 001’s crushable sack takes up as little space as possible, whether it’s in your weekender or in your workout bag.

_$38, flight001.com _

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