<p>What kind of shower caddies are used these days? I’ve seen the hard plastic ones that have a handle–rather like a small pail and there are those that hang over the shower head. Any experiences out there? Don’t remember what I used back in the dark ages…of course we didn’t have so many “products” in those days; plus we had sinks in our rooms so lots of the ‘stuff’ could stay in the room–really helpful.</p>
<p>M D has used the square plastic-pail kind from BBB since her first year at college (actually before that becuase she also used one like that at camp). I don’t think the kind that hangs over a shower is as useful for bringing things to and from the bathrooms/shower area–it is more what you would use at home. Also, the square kind is less tippy, so easier to store in her room.</p>
<p>My D has been using the square plastic-pail type as well for the last 2-years.</p>
<p>What kind of “shower caddy” do the guys use, if any?</p>
<p>I was wondering the same thing as the caddies I have seen at stores seem very “girl-like”. Someone I spoke to said her son just used a large Zip-loc bag, someone else said her son just carried stuff in. I have visions of my son leaving a trail of soap, shampoo and shave cream behind him!</p>
<p>I was in BBB last week and I had one of the pails in my cart. At checkout, I realized that there was no way in God’s green earth that my son would use one of those things. I guess he’ll use the pockets in his bathrobe?? or probably just leave the stuff in the Bathroom</p>
<p>Get something that is on the smallish side (especially for the boys). DS had a HUGE caddy that was a gift purchased at BB and B. It was an oval shape with drip holes, and compartments for different items. He didn’t even take it with him to college. When it was DD’s turn, she refused it too. Both said they needed something small. DS uses an LLBean toiletries thing that hangs (and folds). DD uses a small (and I mean small) pail that we bought at the dollar store.</p>
<p>The hanging dop kit from Lands End is great as well, comes in many different sizes. Great for travel as well.</p>
<p>I don’t know if a boy would use this but Target has GREAT things in their ‘07 College’ section. They have a canvas shower tote that has a larger center compartment. That compartment has holes and is lined with plastic. All around the outside of the center compartment are 8 or so pockets for deoderant, razor, toothbrush and paste, etc. They also have longer canvas straps on them so you could carry it over your shoulder and you could hang it over the hook on the outside of the shower that many college dorms have. They have them in brown with pink trim (obviously for a girl) and dark blue with light blue trim. All for $4.99. I got the brown/pink for my D. My sister got the blue for her S -no word on what he thought when he saw it!</p>
<p>my son uses a caddy…but woody’s thought mirrored mine back then…I returned one that was just too big and too brightly colored for him, although it would be fun to have a daughter when one sees all the fun stuff for sale for girl’s dorm rooms. wowsa! And those 1960s hanging divider beads from my past life?
He uses a clear plastic caddy sold at Target for carrying cleaning supplies…the smaller one. Very handy…can get soaking wet…noticed the other fellows also had caddies. He has the zip up version for suitcase travel that hangs on doors.</p>
<p>Son #1 just uses a fairly large shaving kit thing (bought in the travel dept at Target). </p>
<p>But, I just bought one of the square things at BBB for son #2. It came in black, so I figured it might work. I just think they need something water and slime proof.</p>
<p>“What kind of “shower caddy” do the guys use, if any?”</p>
<p>A BUCKET.</p>
<p>Just kidding, my son uses a shaving kit. But he doesn’t have to deal with carting his stuff up and down a hall- he lives in a suite arrangement and there’s a sink in each room.</p>
<p>my son used a 'shave kit" - usually one that came as a guft with purchase from Calvin Klein or Aramis cologne/aftershave…even in his apt this year - just three guys - his stuff was in a shave kit - not neatly mind you, but in it…;)</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Lewis-N-Clark-Hanging-Toiletry/dp/B000BP8F24/ref=pd_sbs_a_4/002-7399933-9927232[/url]”>http://www.amazon.com/Lewis-N-Clark-Hanging-Toiletry/dp/B000BP8F24/ref=pd_sbs_a_4/002-7399933-9927232</a></p>
<p>My son uses something very similar to this that we had gotten at Target. He hangs it on the curtain rod when he’s in the shower. In his room, he hangs it on a hook.</p>
<p>For ldgirl I bought the exact same shower caddy from Target that MidwestParent mentions. She is going from suite-style bathrooms to hall baths, so this is the first year she will need one. I also bought the khaki/pink…the navy/lt blue looks boyish. Since it is vinyl lined canvas, it has that shave kit feel to it, but with handles and room for shampoo bottles. It may be too purse-like for a guy though??</p>
<p>Hope it works out…was torn since Target also had cute plastic caddies in pink, several shades of turquoise, navy, etc…</p>
<p>MidwestParent - Isn’t the College07 stuff tooo cute?? We bought mesh storage baskets and plastic makeup drawers in the pink/khaki combination too. ldgirl bought herself a new twin-size duvet from Pottery Barn and the Target College 07 accessories goes amazingly well with it…like they were coordinates.<br>
Link to the College 07 Catalog for those who haven’t seen it. <a href=“http://catalog.target.com/newdorm/default.aspx?action=browsepageflash&storeid=2413636&promotioncode=Target-070710-BTC&pagenumber=1&versionnum=1.4[/url]”>http://catalog.target.com/newdorm/default.aspx?action=browsepageflash&storeid=2413636&promotioncode=Target-070710-BTC&pagenumber=1&versionnum=1.4</a></p>
<p>Idmom06 - Yes, Target has figured out the college dorm market and does it exceptionally well! Along with the shower caddy, D got the brown/pink over the door shoe holder. We also got a 3 drawer “end table” that is not suppose to need tools to assembly that fits neatly into a smallish box that will be easy to transport. The nearest Target is 50 miles away so we only get to go when we are near one taking care of other business (such as today when we are taking D for her weekly instruction with her tennis coach - next to the last lesson before she heads out of town for college - another one of those “lasts”!). D bought a lot of her other stuff at BB&B. She thought of something I hadn’t - she was trying to make the “feel” of the bed, etc. as close to home as she could.</p>
<p>Midwest - I was thinking the same thing about Target figuring out that niche. They get better and better at the college thing every year…the buyer in charge of this division is probably looking at a promotion! lol!</p>
<p>Honestly, Target has gotten phenomenal in all areas. Our Targets are expanding into groceries as well. Not on the scale of Walmart yet…but I’m sure that’s the plan. Personally I love all the Method (soaps, etc…) products…they smell heavenly.</p>
<p>I tried a shower caddy once, but I didn’t like having to tip him every day.</p>
<p>My D bought the plastic bucket type from BBB. But I don’t think my son would use this. The first thing I think of for boys would be some type of mesh-drawstring type bag. Maybe like those delicate pouches/bags they have for fine washables.</p>
<p>^^ Ba-da-bing (rimshot)! :)</p>
<p>Good one, Washdad!</p>