Occasionally rinse away any soapy residue from the inside of the FlatPak Soap Bar Case to maximize performance of the Dry-Through Technology. For anyone who doesn’t like or can’t justify the price of the Matador Soap Case, I have a few alternatives to consider beyond a Ziploc.

There is no great solution here outside of just using a soap dish, but likely this issue is more a matter of personal preference. One solution would be to just use the Matador Case as a soap dish, it won’t drain and you will likely have to wash it off, but not a big deal. The second is to try and hang the Soap Case in the shower by attaching a small cord to the loops on the corner. This also isn’t ideal and may not work in every shower. Hand wash your FlatPak SoapCase with warm water and mild soap. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine. Roll the top only 3 times to keep as much surface area of the case exposed to open air as possible. More exposed surface area will yield faster drying times.

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The case is constructed with two pieces of strong Cordura® fabric that are welded together. They feel sturdy and lightweight at the same time. Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case Ripstop Strap Dove isn’t a particularly absorbent soap bar compared to some other brands. But to ensure we’re giving the Matador bag a chance to work its magic, I decided to repeat this process 4 more times. After 5 total cycles of soaking and placing in the bags, both bars were very wet, soggy and squishy. The Matador bar performed slightly better than the Ziploc, but the difference is nowhere as noticeable as I thought it would be. The important thing to know is that when closed, this thing isn’t technically “sealed” shut, it’s rolled up and held in place in a way that makes it watertight. Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case With Carabiner At the time of this review, we’ve been testing the FlatPak for about a month from Barcelona to Detroit, with some pretty heavy use. Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case

Now, we can’t imagine any circumstance where this would actually happen—we’re not sure what type of movements could possibly happen that would cause it to unroll—but we did want to point out that it is technically possible, which seems worth mentioning. The other criticism I see on this bag, is that unlike a standard soap dish, the Matador Soap Case doesn’t work well in the shower. This is a fair criticism as it doesn’t drain like a standard soap dish. This is probably not an issue in hotels but could be an problem in a shared shower situation, especially if the shower doesn’t have a proper shelf. The calculated capacity of the Matador Soap Case (4” x 2.4” x 1.3” ;10.2 x 6.1 x 3.3 cm) is just under 7 fl. Oz. (200 g). However, the largest soap bar I have that fits is a 6.0 oz (177 g) Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap. One downside with this smallish size, is you have to almost completely use up the first bar before starting a second bar. You won’t have this issue with a quart Ziploc, which has over four times the capacity of the Matador Case. That’s a big plus over the traditional “rigid” soap cases on the market, which are bulky and always require shelf space. Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case With SoapWell, consider this—soap bars don’t count against your TSA liquid allowance. TSA allows each passenger a one quart-size bag of liquids to go into your carry on—with each item limited to 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters—and that’s all you get. Taking your soap as a bar frees up space that can be used for other liquids. Dove isn’t a particularly absorbent soap bar compared to some other brands. But to ensure we’re giving the Matador bag a chance to work its magic, I decided to repeat this process 4 more times. After 5 total cycles of soaking and placing in the bags, both bars were very wet, soggy and squishy. The Matador bar performed slightly better than the Ziploc, but the difference is nowhere as noticeable as you imagine it would be. Letting the Bar of Soap Dry out for 1 hour After 5 cycles, both soap bars were less wet and squishy than the first non-drying experiment, but neither was dry. This may have worked better if I had allowed the bars to dry completely before putting them in the bags instead of only timing it for an hour. After the first day it was difficult to tell the difference between the bars. However, after 5 days of moisture accumulation, both bars were noticeably soft. After 5 days, both soap bars were less wet and squishy than the first non-drying experiment, but neither was dry. This may have worked better if I had allowed the bars to dry completely before putting them in the bags instead of timing it for an hour. After the first day it was difficult to tell the difference between the bars. However, after 5 days of moisture accumulation, both bars were noticeably soft. Soap Bars Soaking and Drying for 5 Days

If you've been browsing this sub for a bit, there's a strong likelihood that you've heard of the Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case. They're a fan favorite here because they allow people to transport their bars of soap easily while simultaneously allowing them to dry out. I’ve been using the Matador Soap Case for over 2 years now. While I think it’s a useful soap container, I ( and many of you) have noticed its ability to dry out a bar of soap seems overstated. It’s also expensive and not as available compared to the classic Ziploc bag. Occasionally rinse away any residue from the inside of the FlatPak™ Toiletry Case to maximize performance of the Dry-Through Technology.

We have started to see some loose threads appearing on the side of the case, but as far as we can tell, the function of the case isn’t affected. Since we mentioned earlier that this thing can technically unravel, it’s important to note that it has never unraveled on its own during our testing. The case stays watertight and there aren’t many situations we can imagine where forces would conspire to unravel your soap case! It’s just something that we wanted to bring up because it’s technically possible. Roll the top only 3 times to keep as much surface area of the case exposed to open air as possible. More exposed surface area will yield faster drying times. Keep the FlatPak™ case exposed to open air while drying. There is no great solution here outside of just using a soap dish, but likely this issue is more a matter of personal preference. One solution would be to just use the Matador Case as a soap dish, it won’t drain and you will likely have to wash it off, but not a big deal. The second is to try and hang the Soap Case in the shower by attaching a small cord to the loops on the corner. This also isn’t ideal and may not work in every shower. Alternatives Four Styles of Travel Soap Cases When bathing in the outdoors, please take care to use biodegradable soaps and rinse soapy residue 200 feet from the water source.