Cool Product: Nalgene Leakproof Bottles

Have you ever packed your suitcase and opened it later to find a mess? I'm talking about shampoo spilled all over your clothes. How about a body lotion explosion?

Regardless of what can open, spill or explode, the last thing you want to do when you arrive at your destination or get home from a trip is deal with messy laundry and suitcase cleaning.

If you're traveling by plane, train or automobile in the near future, you're going to want to take a close look at these...

Today's Cool Product is: Nalgene Leakproof Bottles

Nalgene Round Leakproof Bottles

I first spotted them in the Travel section of the The Container Store. I bought a few to try--filled them with my bath gel, shampoo and moisturizer and took them on a trip. To my surprise, I arrived at my destination with no leaky bottles in my suitcase. Success! I bought more and have relied on them for peace of mind, 'clean' and easy travel ever since.

Besides different shaped bottles, Nalgene makes jars, too. I use jars for items with a thicker consistency such as diaper rash cream and my nighttime moisturizer. An example:

Nalgene Leakproof Jars

The bottles and jars come in different sizes but the 1 oz. and 2 oz sizes work best for airline travel.

I keep a few extra Nalgene bottles and jars in my linen closet for when I need one at the last minute. No more last minute trips to the store before a vacation!

Now that I have two kids, I don't go away often. But when I do, I take my  "I'm-ready-to-leave-the-house-at-a-moment's-notice" bag off the shelf. It has almost everything I need for a quick getaway--most of my toiletries are in Nalgene bottles labeled across the outside.

Which reminds me: Don't forget to label these bottles once you've filled them. You don't want to accidentally wash your hair with your face moisturizer... Use a label maker or removable labels by Avery. Blue painter's tape and a Sharpie will work, too if pressed for time. You don't want to miss your flight!

If you're planning to visit family or a far away country, get yourself a few Nalgene Leakproof Bottles and Jars. When you get back from your trip, I want to hear all about your adventures and your clean suitcase!