What’s a Pogi Pack?
A Pogi Pack is the male counterpart of the Kikay Kit. It is a container especially made for the carrier of the Y chromosome that may contain the basic hygienic gadgets such as soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and many more.
The items inside are purposely not be used in any other circumstance other than travel. (usually not followed)
Etymology of the Pogi Pack
I first heard it from my friend, Gian, when we were still addicted to mountaineering. He was thinking of what to call the container where we put our hygienic stuff. He wanted it to be a repeating letter acronym just like the KK of the Kikay Kit. That’s when he thought of the term – Pogi Pack – PP.
Why Have a Pogi Pack?
If you are someone who never learn to pack in advance and does it only about an hour or 2 before you leave the house. You quickly scour through your clothes, your gadgets, flashlights, check your facebook, then panic that you still have not packed your toothpaste and soap only to find out that you forgot your toothbrush and deodorant, which is a no-no to borrow from your travel buddies. Then the Pogi Pack is for you.
It would shave off a few minutes of your time so you could put more time to important matters like checking out what you’re crush who’s coming to travel with you really likes.
Actually, the Pogi Pack is for every guy out there who frequently travels.
Where did I get my Pogi Pack?
My current Pogi Pack is actually a pencil case made of a shiny clothe and mesh that I bought from Saizen for 85 Pesos.
Did I just pick it up when I saw it? Well… yeah… I thought that if it is those materials then it could easily dry up, its size is perfect for my stuff and the material is good so I can forcefully push it into my pack when the pack is about to explode. Though it was a spur-of-the-moment buying, it’s one of my frequently used item so it’s a pretty good deal.
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What’s in my Pogi Pack?
I keep it handsomely basic. Anything that I frequently use in the comfort room are what I only put in.
Soap – best used with a tabo and balde. Used 2x a day.
Toothbrush – best used with a cup made of bare hands. Used 3x a day.
Toothpaste – use generously when new. Use only a small amount while squeezing hard when almost empty. Used 3x a day.
Deodorant – something to keep my friends alive. Used 1x a day.
Shampoo – used only whenever I feel like using it. I’m semi-kalbo.
If you want to add more its really up to you. Though others say that the fewer things you put in your Pogi Pack the lesser it becomes synonymous to the Kikay Kit. But don’t let others stop you from defining your own Pogi-ness. Define it on your own. You’re unique, just like everyone else.
Would you recommend a type of Pogi Pack to buy?
Any container you are comfortable with, quick drying and would fit easily in your bag even if it’s the last thing you put in is the ideal type of Pogi Pack to buy.
By the way, I discourage the use of plastic bags as your Pogi Pack as it could easily rip when pushed inside your tightly squeezed backpack. If it gets ripped then you throw your old plastic bag and use a new one. That’s really not a Pogi move to do. The cleaner you are, the Pogi-er you become.
Will the Pogi Pack increase my Pogi Points?
A Pogi Pack is just a tool to help you pack things up really fast especially when you’re panic packing. It’s not something that adds to your Pogi Points.
I’ll give you a little secret though for you to increase your Pogi Points with the Pogi Pack – It’s not how big it is. It’s how frequently you use it.
Knowledge is power, boys. Get to know what’s inside an Outdoorsy Backpacker’s Kikay Kit by checking out my friend Christine Fernandez of the JovialWanderer.com‘s post here.
Naalala ko ung ni kwento mo tong pogi pack mo sa El Nido. Katapat ng Kikay Kit nga. Laughtrip
Hahaha ang tagal na non ah. naalala mo pa yun. astig 😛
Sa lahat ng topic ang Pogi Pack pa ha.. nice one Sai! Ahahahahahahahaha..
Ikaw kasi e. Sabi mo sa akin na magsulat ako patungkol sa ibang aspect ng travelling other than details para hindi ako napapagod sa pagsusulat. Ayan, pogi pack ang kinalabasan. hehe
natuwa ako sa pogi pack. haha. ako kulang kulang nga minsan e kaya umaasa sa sari sari store. haha. pero atleast me checklist na tayong mga pogi guys dahil dito. hehehe. nice post
Haha Thanks Dane! When all else fails, sari-sari store will prevail. 😀
“Though others say that the fewer things you put in your Pogi Pack the lesser it becomes synonymous to the Kikay Kit.”
Reminds me of a male friend who packed more items than me. he had mirror, cottonballs, toner, etc.
thanks for making me laugh!
You’re welcome Shawi. 🙂
oh! why not?…gusto kung tapatan tong post na to ng gwapita packs for gay traveler wahahaha
Game Alex! May suggestion si Lai na double letter acronym yung gwapita packs. hehe
Hahaha! You crack me up with the deodorant bit! Good to know our male counterparts are also hygiene conscious. :
Great to know you had a great time reading the post Reiza. Yes, we also have view our hygiene as a social responsibility to others. 😛
sharing! nice colab with christine!
i have one too: + cotton buds, lotion and a small cool water perfume, haha
Thanks James! mukhang ok nga yung cotton buds. Will add it on my pogi pack next time. 🙂
Nice one! Akala ko kami lang girls ang may kikay kit! May version pa pala kayo! Highly amused 🙂
I’m glad you’re amused Lois. Oo naman. We also would like to be clean and smelling nice for friends and locals. 🙂
cool post and ayos ng ‘pogi pack’ term ah. hahaha.
i currently have a pocket shaver sa pogi pack ko and and also a small gel/wax tube for the hair kung kelangan maging presentable hehehe.
Pogi Pack vs. Kikay Kit – hahaha this post just made my day!
enjoyed reading this josiah 😉 parang magiging viral tong Pogi Pack ah! 😀
I’m glad you enjoyed Doi. At sana magdilang anghel ka. 😀
I don’t think I’ll have just a pogi pack 😛 I think I’ll have an entire pogi bag 😛
I recommend comb (if with full length hair), wax, mouthwash, and facial wash 😛
Nice! I hope your pogi bag is not very heavy. Keep on traveling! 🙂
Helpful and hilarious post Josiah! 😛
Thanks Paula! 🙂