Matador FlatPak™ Toiletry Bottles Review

A half-empty rigid bottle still takes up almost the same room as a full one. The Matador FlatPak™ Toiletry Bottles takes a soft-sided approach to carrying shampoo, conditioner, lotion, or suitable liquid soap.

Matador lists a 90 mL volume for these bottles. The small travel size is straightforward, but the main reason I would compare them is the flexible shape. That can make a wash kit less bulky as the contents are used.

What the FlatPak Format Offers

• Soft-sided bottles: A different packing shape from hard plastic cylinders.
• 90 mL listed volume: Intended for small amounts of toiletries.
• Refillable travel role: Bring a portion of products you already use.

Fill Them for the Actual Trip

I would estimate how much of each product you normally use rather than fill every bottle automatically. A weekend may require much less shampoo than a long trip, and carrying unnecessary liquid defeats some of the point of a compact system.

Check compatibility with the specific contents and follow the filling directions. Lotions and gels can dispense differently, especially when cold. Clearly identify each bottle so you aren't guessing between conditioner and body wash at a campsite sink.

Flexible Doesn’t Mean Carefree

The closure still needs to be secured, and the bottles should be checked before they go beside clothing. I would put them in an appropriate toiletry case and avoid sharp grooming tools pressing against the soft walls.

Travel-size marketing also isn't a reason to ignore the current rules for the transport you use. Check the actual volume marking and how your liquids need to be packed when flying.

These make sense for frequent travelers who refill toiletries and want a smaller, adaptable kit. If you usually buy small sealed bottles and rarely travel, the extra filling and cleaning may not be worthwhile. I would choose FlatPak for repeated use, where the space saving becomes a familiar convenience.