Leakproof and Magnetic Travel Containers

Build-a-System Guide: Custom Travel Container Set

Build-a-System Guide: Custom Travel Container Set

By Leakproof and Magnetic Travel Containers | Published: 2026-10-18

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to build your own magnetic container system for travel. Step-by-step guide to choosing sizes, colors, and accessories for a leakproof, modular kit.

Quick answer

To build a custom travel container set, start by selecting your capsule sizes based on the liquids or solids you carry most. Then choose a color finish, add a Parcel System bag for organization, and test the magnetic seal before your trip.

Why build your own travel container system?

Pre-made travel kits often include sizes you don't need or colors you don't like. Building your own set lets you pick exactly the right capsule dimensions and finish, so every piece earns its place in your bag. Because each capsule is magnetic and leakproof, you can stack them securely and trust that your shampoo won't end up on your clothes.

Steps to build your custom travel container set

  1. 1. Choose your capsule sizes: List the liquids and solids you travel with most—shampoo, conditioner, face wash, lotion, sunscreen, pills. Match each to a capsule size. Common mistake: picking all large capsules. Use smaller ones for items you use less of, like eye cream or supplements. Checkpoint: If you over-pack a size, you'll waste space. Start with the smallest viable capsule for each product.
  2. 2. Select your color finish: Decide whether you want a uniform look or a mix of colors. The Build Your Capsule System lets you pick each capsule's color individually. For example, you might choose Jade for your face products and clear for everything else. Common mistake: ignoring that some finishes (like Jade) ship within 17 business days, so plan ahead if you need the set soon. Checkpoint: If you're in a hurry, stick with standard finishes that ship faster. Save specialty finishes for when you have lead time.
  3. 3. Add a Parcel System bag for organization: Once your capsules are assembled, the Parcel System bag keeps them together and doubles as a tray when open. The magnetic design lets you attach capsules to the bag's interior, and the zipper-less closure means no snags. Common mistake: skipping the bag and just throwing loose capsules into your suitcase. They'll still hold liquids, but they can roll apart and get lost. Checkpoint: A bag isn't required for leakproofing, but it makes packing and unpacking much faster.
  4. 4. Test the magnetic seal before your trip: Fill each capsule with water or your actual product, close it, and shake it upside down over a sink. If you see any moisture, check the gasket and re-seat the lid. Common mistake: assuming new capsules are always perfect. A tiny debris particle on the gasket can break the seal. Checkpoint: Do this test at least 24 hours before you leave so you have time to swap a capsule if needed.

Product facts

  • Build Your Capsule System: Create and customize your magnetic and leakproof set of Capsules. Choose from a variety of sizes and colors to build your perfect travel kit. This is the core building block: you pick only the sizes and colors you need, so nothing goes to waste. The magnetic design keeps capsules together in your bag, and the leakproof construction means you can pack liquids without worry.
  • The Capsules in Jade: The Jade finish is a rich green, slightly translucent with swirls of white, and designed to work with every color in the Cadence system while holding its own as a piece of art. If you want your travel kit to look as good as it functions, the Jade finish adds a distinctive, artful touch. It pairs with any other capsule color, so you can mix and match without clashing.
  • The Parcel System: Our system of bags are designed to have dual functionality – a tray when open and connected to one another, and dopp kit when closed. The zipper-less and magnetic design ensures 100% secure travel, quality construction, and visibility. Once you have your capsule set, the Parcel System bag keeps everything organized and visible. It doubles as a tray during use, so you can see all your products at once, and the magnetic closure eliminates zipper snags.

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