MAXPEDITION Gear Aftermath Compact Toiletries Bag - Water-Resistant Travel Organizer for Men & Women - Perfect for Camping, Hiking, Gym & Business Trips

Ok, so I like Maxpedition products. I'm hooked. I started by getting a Sitka bag, and loved how it performed, but wanted a larger one for school, so I later bought the Kodiak. I also own the Doppleduffel and Fliegerduffel for traveling. So you're getting a review from a fan. But, from a traveler's standpoint, I've used this toiletry bag on many trips, often lasting over a week, and am extremely happy with it. It is bombproof (I like the idea, although I would hope this would never be an issue in a bathroom, I guess that's unless you happen to have a roommate with major GI issues...). The stitching is extremely well-done and strong. The side pockets easily hold a standard deoderant stick with some room to spare. The concealable hook works great for hanging it near the shower. It seems very sturdy and it folds up nicely into its pocket. The interior cylindrical pockets perfectly hold my 3 GoToob 3 oz travel tubes and the 4th hold a small bottle of cologne. If I pack it right, the interior compartment holds my full-size toothpaste, electrical shaver, toothbrush, "poof" (makes the body wash last much longer if you use a poof while traveling, and the poof packs up small), shaver cord, and beard trimmer and cord. You still have 2 side pockets left in the interior after that, and I use the mesh and plastic zip compartments for other paraphernalia like Q-tips, nail clippers, etc., although the clear compartment would work great for sliding a small mirror in if you take this camping, etc. All of the zippers work very well, and the YKK zippers are one of the reasons I think so highly of Max products. I don't know why you would necessarily need to attach a shoulder strap, so the D-rings seem a little superfluous to me, but the grab-handle on top is great. The morale-patch-ready hook-and-loop section on the front is great if you feel the need to intimidate your shower-buddies with sniper insignia or to let them know that the guy singing in the shower next door is very patriotic... or just manly... Or you could just let the cool bag speak for itself...Cons: (1) The bag doesn't always sit upright very well. This is a common failing with most of the Max products that I have used and seen. If you fill it well, especially in the bottom compartment, it sits fine, but if it is mostly empty, it falls over face down. You can fold the zippered flap backwards to make a sort of tripod stand for it, and that seems to help the issue as well. (2) It is pricey. If you plan to travel, though, it is worth it in my opinion.I would definitely buy this again, and I recommend it highly. It is just big enough, and not too big. It looks like it will hold up for just about forever (I'll probably wear out before this thing does). Great bag, and great job again, Maxpedition!