Best men’s wash bags for 2025, tried and tested

Best known for its high-quality all-weather jackets, Danish brand Rains has created a waterproof wash bag that’s just as impressive. It's available in a range of colours, but we particularly like ‘element’, a teal green with a subtle luminescence – you can’t miss it.

The bag’s exterior is soft and supple with excellent waterproofing – even the zip has an extra layer to protect against droplets. Meanwhile, the carry handle means you can hang the bag from a hook in the bathroom rather than having to find a surface on which to store it. This wash bag is able to hold a lot of toiletries, but there’s a handy inner pocket to keep frequently used items separate and easier to find.

Made from polyester, this lightweight wash bag opens out into two halves (book style), giving you easy access to all your toiletries. The material is water-resistant, and we found water slid straight off the bag during testing. The hanging loop means you can easily store the bag on a hook in the bathroom, too.

While we found it useful to have the ability to open this bag into two sections, we would have appreciated an inner pocket to keep certain items separate for even easier access. Overall, though, this is another solid product at a reasonable price point from high street hero M&S.

For those heading on long-haul travels or packing for two (or even three), this wash bag can hold pretty much everything but the bathroom sink. The bag features a hanging hook, and has been designed with multiple sections and compartments that can all be accessed easily when the bag has been hung up.

The handy removable pouch means you can decant your favourite items with ease. Our tester used this wash bag during a weekend away, and it was more than sufficient to carry two people’s skincare, shaving and washing essentials. Meanwhile, the faux-leather material (available in a range of colours) provides a water-resistant finish.

Australian B-Corp Bellroy makes a range of functional bags, wallets and accessories, and function is definitely at the forefront of this wash bag’s design. Featuring a sleek and minimal exterior, the bag has what the brand calls ‘intuitive compartments’ inside, helping you keep everything organised and easy to find.

Meanwhile, the diagonal zip enables the bag to open wide, for even easier access. Made with recycled polyester and nylon, this wash bag proved to be water-resistant during testing, too. It may be on the pricier side, but we loved this bag’s smart, practical design.

If you don’t need your wash bag to be water-resistant, consider this generously sized option made from organic cotton. The stylish bag can hold a lot of essentials, which is great for those of us who struggle to pack lightly, and it comes in a range of bright and subtle colours.

With plenty of inside pockets to keep smaller items, such as deodorant and toothpaste, stored neatly, this large bag is malleable enough to squeeze inside your suitcase, while the wash bag’s thick padding provides a layer of protection for its contents. However, it isn’t waterproof, and it takes up a lot of space in a bag or suitcase.