Glossary · Packing & organisation
What is a travel-size toiletries?
Also called travel-sized toiletries, decanting
Travel-size toiletries are toiletries in containers small enough to clear airport security in your cabin bag — 100ml / 3.4oz or less each. You can buy them ready-made or decant your own products into small refillable bottles.
Decanting into reusable bottles is cheaper and lets you bring your usual products, as long as each container is within the limit and they all fit your liquids bag.
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Updated July 2, 2026
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