An article storage system (80) comprises a package (82), a plurality of personal care articles (20) contained in the package, and a mounting mechanism (46) which is configured to releasably attach the package (82) to an appointed mounting surface. Each article (20) may, for example, include a liquid-permeable topsheet (26) and a backsheet (28). In a desired aspect, the backsheet can be operatively liquid-impermeable. The mounting mechanism (46) is secured to the package (82). In a desired aspect, the mounting mechanism (46) may be substantially permanently affixed to an outwardly-facing surface of the package. The mounting mechanism (46) can also include first and second, distal, lateral portions (48) which are laterally spaced apart by a selected spacing distance (50). In particular aspects, the package can be flexible and collapsible, and the mounting mechanism (46) can include a distinctive vertical distribution. The package (82) can also include an exit mechanism (84) which is configured to provide a package opening (86) through which the articles (20) can be removed from the package (82).