Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottles 3-Pack
Flat 3 oz bottles for ultralight packers, not for everyone
A 3-pack of Matador FlatPak 3 oz soft bottles (270 ml total) in welded ripstop nylon, with wide screw-cap openings, flip caps and write-in labels. Carry-on size for US airport security.
Our take
Travel bottles don't waste space when they're full. They waste it half empty, still shaped like a full bottle. These soft bottles get thinner as you use them, and that flatness is the whole pitch.
Each holds 3 oz, under the US 3.4 oz carry-on limit, so the 3-pack covers shampoo, conditioner and body wash in one quart bag. They're welded ripstop nylon, and Matador says they're much lighter than silicone. Wide screw caps make refilling easy, and write-in labels tell them apart. For an ultralight backpacker, that's a real gain.
For everyone else, it's a wash. Plain silicone or plastic bottles hold the same amount for much less. If you're counting grams, buy these. If you just want bottles that work, save the money.
Who it’s for
Ultralight packers who want the flattest, lightest bottles they can find for a carry-on liquids bag.
Skip it if
Skip it if you just want bottles that work. Basic silicone or plastic travel bottles hold the same 3 oz for much less.
Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottles 3-Pack: questions people ask
How big can toiletry bottles be in a carry-on?
In the US, each container has to be 3.4 oz / 100 ml or less, and all of them have to fit in one clear quart-size bag. These 3 oz bottles are within that limit.
Are soft travel bottles better than hard ones?
Soft bottles are lighter and flatten as they empty, so they save space. Hard bottles stand up on their own and are often cheaper.
How do you stop travel bottles from leaking?
Don't overfill them, squeeze out a little air before closing, and pack them upright in a zip bag. Cabin pressure changes can push liquid out of loose caps.
Where we recommend it
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