Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case Review | Small Bag/Holder For Your Travel Toiletry Dopp Kit
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- Flexible, lightweight and easy to pack-the Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case is a unique option for carrying a soap bar while you travel. View Our Full Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/ma...
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Material & Aesthetic
2:05 - Usage
4:59 - Durability & Testing
5:42 - Pros & Cons
6:21 - The Verdict
Most travel soap cases on the market are rigid, solid plastic cases that are bulky to pack, which is less than ideal for one bag travel. Matador stepped up to create a solution to this problem, and it has arrived in the form of the FlatPak Soap Bar Case.
Matador claims these cases are totally waterproof while still allowing the soap to dry out-which sounds way too good to be true and may defy the laws of physics. They are also made from a flexible fabric, meaning they are easier to pack-another bonus.
Overall, the Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case is a flexible, slick way to carry around your bar of soap on the road. It doesn't take up as much room as a hard case and the breathable fabric can work in your favor, serving double duty as a light air freshener in your pack. After a month of use we don't have much to complain about besides some slight fabric fraying, and after a quick wash it’s good to go for more travel.
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In this video, Tom Wahlin of Pack Hacker reviews Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case, a small bag for your travel toiletry dopp kit-a great soap holder on the road.
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Do you travel with bar or liquid soap?
True B V K! Easy to pick up soap along the way in urban destinations, but not always possible if you're doing some off-the-beaten-path travel!
I used to bring only liquid but now only bar soap. One for hair, one for clothes and one for shower. I need a specific type for my hair (color treated). 😁
I collect bar soap from hotels too to wash my clothes, or when using public restrooms with no soap, but whenever I use them on my body my skin dries out. So, I just bring my own, and bar soap seems to last longer too.
I wrap mine in baby wipes (not the cheaper ones or they will put fuzz on your soap) and store them in Ziploc bags.
I was hoping this Matador soap holder had some kind of breathable flexible sponge too, because that's the one thing I don't have and sorely need when the soap constantly falls into the slippery sink. Just bought a 4 pack of bar soap sponges on Amazon just now.
Thank you for this video!
Good to hear from you Global Adventurer! Haven't seen you around in the comments in a bit. We always appreciate your packing consideration and well-thought-out solves.Really excellent tips here, and we'll be on the lookout for the breathable/flexible sponge case!
- Tom
Pack Hacker 😄
....just to add to my previous comment, I just received those soap sponges from Amazon. I think they will fit inside of those pouches or any other soap container since they can be trimmed. They aren't made of sponge material though, something else. So far, I like them very much. They're called S&T soap saver bundle.
Love this soap bag. The soap drys out easily but its still waterproof. I’m not sure it’s necessary to make such a big deal out of being able to manually (with difficulty) unroll the roll over closure, Ive used it relentlessly and thats never happened. On a different tack I was looking for a waterproof container for my hearing aids whilst riding and couldn’t find anything more than ‘water resistant’ so I bought another for my hearing aids which as all deafys will know get moisture building up in them and need to air. This has been perfect. The hearing aids are protected from the rain but can still dry out. Pricey for what it is but worth it.
Been using this for months now, works great.
Great to hear!
-Hannah
Just commenting because you guys are great, I love your work and want to support you somehow 💪
🙌👍😊
- Rebecca
This was useful information👍 I've been looking for something like this. Shampoo-bars are awesome, conditioner-bars not so much.
I wish the tag is an area for labelling instead. It would be beneficial for someone like me who likes to bring shampoo, conditioner, shower, and lotion bar on the go.
0:30 for some reason i was confused with what they mean by “roll it up 3 times” but this helped thank you 😅
This is great because I hate those plastic cases that open in my bag and get it all wet!!!!
Boom!
If the soap scent comes through, then I would buy soap with a fragrance that I love and put it in with my clothes for a perfuming effect.
Definitely helps when carrying around dirty clothes, too!
This is tempting--I love trying the latest and greatest. That said, I've used a Sistema Klip It case (200ml size) for my bar soap (Dove face bar--gentle on my face and body) and it's worked great. I've had no problems with moisture, it fits everywhere, and is inexpensive.
Thanks for sharing, Holly!
- Austin
I love mine!
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
a zip lock plastic bag punched holes and put inside another bigger zip lock bag with tissues inside would do the job perfectly well
Thanks for sharing your travel tip with the community, MsTygger! 👍😊
- Rebecca
This is awesome
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@@PackHacker 🌞👊🏾
Hey Pack Hacker, could you do a video on castile soap & its immense benefits ???
Hey The Pondering Minimalist - we currently have no plans to create a video like this in the immediate pipeline, but I'll pass your thoughts onto the team and we'll check it out. Is the Castile Soap a must-have when you travel? 😊
- Rebecca
Would this fit one of the square shaped shampoo bars? I only use ethique shampoo bars and they tend to be thicker and more square than regular soap bars.
I love Ethique too. Their compostable containers aren't the greatest but does hold a shampoo and conditioner bar well to keep it closed use one of those silicone wristbands. Usually branded with business names. or try the Lush aluminium square container.
Earthling company makes great shampoo and conditioner bars!
Thanks for the recommendation, Valerie! I'll pass this onto the team. 😊
- Rebecca
Thanks for the review Tom, that term “dry through” does that mean moisture can escape the bag so the soap will b dry? I have tried soap in a baggie and that is awful. The soap just melts if the moisture stays trapped against it.
Ok, I just read the Levi String. Sounds like this bag does let moisture out. I don’t travel with liquids except wine, I go with a half bar of ivory soap, I know nobody wants the answer to be that easy but it works great, it cleans without leaving stuff behind. Does the morning laundry really well. Rinse so much easier than castle soap and leaves far less ring in the sink but that’s just imho your mileage may vary.
James - the fragrance of the soap exits when sealed - so there's definitely some breathability. We've had the best luck drying off the soap before storing it as it helps keep for longer.
Tom
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@@PackHacker dumb question but how do you like to dry off the soap?
@@yeahthatsright33 Take a dry towel and literally encase the soap until it is completely dry. A paper towel would also work. Toilet paper not so much as it disintegrates.
All plastic travel soap boxes are waaaay too big for me! I found a clear hinged box from an organizing store that I use. Smaller than travel soap boxes. I would like to find other options, though.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Lisa! We found that the Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case packhacker.com/travel-gear/matador/flatpak-soap-bar-case/ almost morphs to the shape of your soap, which is great if you're looking to travel light. Hope this helps! 😊
- Rebecca
Concerns of DMF in the product?
Can it fits Dr. Bronner soap bar? the bar seems pretty giant for tis soap case!
jamienyl - it will fit! Coincidentally just tested this tonight.
- Tom
@@PackHacker tats great! Tq. U have such a informative channel, Tom! Keep it up!
Hello
Which bag are you carrying at 0:37?
Thanks in advance!
Hey Michael, it's the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Plus: packhacker.com/travel-gear/pacsafe/venturesafe-x40-plus/ 😊👍
- Rebecca
Hey man. I'm really interested in this product. Do you sell them?
We don't directly sell them, but you can find them here: packha.kr/9987
-Hannah
I can’t tell did he wet the soap and put it in the pack and record the reaction. Did the pack hold up to the claims the manufacturer makes... Or did he just repeat it make a good air freshener and the pack looks sleek.
Hey Q A! You can find more info about the Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case packhacker.com/travel-gear/matador/flatpak-soap-bar-case/ in the full written review. Let us know if you have any more questions! 😊
- Rebecca
Wet soap goes in and dries in bag????
Hey! The material used allows the soap to breathe and therefore dry out, you can read more about this in our full written review here packhacker.com/travel-gear/matador/flatpak-soap-bar-case/ where we share our experience and tips as well. 😊
- Rebecca
What bag are you using at 5:07?
Mystery Ranch In and Out Packable Daypack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mystery-ranch/in-and-out-packable-daypack/
Do you carry a towel that dry fast too?
Yes, Matadort also makes quick-drying towels. Other brands do as well, like Sea to Summit and Packtowel.
- Austin
Where can buy it?
Hey Oscr - the links to buy this product are on our full written review here packhacker.com/travel-gear/matador/flatpak-soap-bar-case/ 😊👍
- Rebecca
Prefer Dr Bronners, because I don't care for the strong smell. It can be used for anything. I wouldn't for my teeth. Sounds awful but people do it.
Thanks for sharing your go-to with the community, Jay! 😊
- Rebecca
Wont a ziplock bag work just fine?
IKEA 1.99. clear dry bag same size.
Thanks for sharing 😃
-Eric
If you have a large plastic case it’s basically gonna be the same size.....< no duh tell me something I don’t know.
COMMON SENSE
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Q A! 👍
- Rebecca
You know what else works? A plastic bag.
You definitely can Levi, and that's a great, easy, budget option. We've found that plastic bags deteriorate quicker and aren't as sustainable for long term travel. All depends on your use case!
Pack Hacker plastic bags also don’t allow moisture out which can breed bacteria. I like that aspect of this.
It's extremely difficult to take the soap bar out of the plastic bag. The plastic bag clings to the soap
I was about to comment this you beat me to it
Realy... stop that arms, is irritanting
Do we really need a 7 and a half minute review on a soap holder
Hey blondre3000 (nice username btw). We like to be as thorough as possible, really thinking through everything someone would like to know before making a purchase on the products we review. We try to paint the best picture we can and get someone as close to holding it in their own hands as possible. If you'd like to skim, feel free to look at our written review or skip around on the video timeline from the links in our description. Here's the written review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/matador/flatpak-soap-bar-case/
Man even this reply is like 5 minutes long
Thorough - like we said.
- Tom
This exchange made me laugh XD keep up the great work pack hacker!
Maybe I'm crazy but why didn't they make this thing double as a wash mitt. The soap residue that's sure to cake the inside would be perfect for a quick and easy lather up. Put some sort of soft washcloth like lining inside, and make it a little bigger to fit on your hand, flip it inside out, and BAM! Dual purpose soap holder/wash mitt (because what kind of barbarian just lathers up using a bare bar of soap) that won't get your stuff all wet and won't build up disgusting crud on the inside. Now watch, Matador will steal my idea with no credit whatsoever.
Guys just use a ziplock bag. It also is able to keep water in and outside water out....fire your writer.
Hey Pandatrack - Tom here. Plastic bag totally works, and if that's your jam, go for it! We've found the FlatPaks to be more optimal for reasons mentioned in the video. We're always going for optimal!
As for the second part of your comment ... rude.
- Tom