In 2018, we compiled a list of over 65 options and divided them into four categories: pencil pouches and mesh bags, cosmetic bags, traditional cable organizers (including zip books, roll bags, and grid sheets), and toiletry bags. (We don't review handbag organizer inserts in this guide, because that's a whole other category.) We considered each bag's design, size, organizational features, materials used, price, and online owner reviews. We then narrowed down the list by asking a subcommittee of Wirecutter staff what they prefer in a bag, and considered some of the bags our staff liked best. That left us with 27 bags to cater to a variety of tastes. We tested the bags based on the following criteria: