We Tested Shay Mitchell’s Luggage Brand — Including the Carry-On Bag ‘You Can Fit Everything In’

Mar. 15, 2025

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Béis is a luggage brand for the travel-obsessed.

We at PEOPLE know something about good luggage (we’vetested hundreds of suitcases, duffles, and bags in our labs), so we had to test out some Béis bags for ourselves, which we did in depth. After trying out all of the bags’ features (including giving the hard-shell bags a few smacks with a baseball bat), we discovered that these bags go above and beyond their comparably moderate price range. Mitchell’s thoughtful eye for design can be seen in every detail, from built-in luggage weight scales to comfortable padded handles.

Keep reading to discover the inside scoop on the best bags and luggage from Béis.

Béis The WeekenderPHOTO: Béis$108 at NordstromView on Beistravel.comView on Bloomingdales

Béis The Weekender

PHOTO: Béis

$108 at NordstromView on Beistravel.comView on Bloomingdales

Star QualitiesHas top handles and padded, removable shoulder strapStructured and spacious compartmentsQuite durableRed FlagsA few scuff marks on the wheels following our durability tests

Star QualitiesHas top handles and padded, removable shoulder strapStructured and spacious compartmentsQuite durable

Has top handles and padded, removable shoulder strap

Structured and spacious compartments

Quite durable

Red FlagsA few scuff marks on the wheels following our durability tests

A few scuff marks on the wheels following our durability tests

If Shay Mitchell could have just one Béis bag, it would beThe Weekender, she says. “I feel like that was my first creation,” Mitchell tells PEOPLE. “It’s the bag that you could fit everything in.”

The crossbody tote has top handles and a padded, removable shoulder strap to make the bag more comfortable to carry through the airport and beyond. The main compartment is structured and spacious, with a padded laptop pocket and multiple smaller slots for sorting your belongings. Zippered exterior pockets can hold your phone, passport, wallet, and anything else you need handy.

The Weekender survived our crash and drop tests during testing, and our belongings inside stayed miraculously folded. We noticed a few scruff marks on the bottom feet after we pushed the bag off a counter three times, but that didn’t detract from the bag’s luxurious feel. After all our testing, we can conclude that The Weekender undoubtedly lives up to the hype.

Our favorite thing about the shoulder bag is just how much we were able to fit in it during testing.

Type:Weekend cross-body|Dimensions:19 x 9.8 x 15.7 inches |Weight:3.86 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, vegan leather trim

PHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Beis The Convertible WeekenderPHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.comStar QualitiesRoomy main compartmentHas a laptop sleeveBottom compartment is removableRed FlagsSmall scuffs on the feet after our durability testsGets a little heavy to lug around when fully packedWe adored the Convertible Weekender as much (if not more) than the original Weekender bag. Like its namesake, the Convertible bag has an easy-access opening with a wire frame zip that helps you locate your items faster than you would with a standard tote bag.The bag easily fit our two-day packing list, with a removable laptop sleeve and roomy main compartment. The biggest difference between this bag and the original Weekender is that the bottom compartment is removable. We were able to fit the bag into the overhead bin, even when it was fully stuffed.After our durability testing, the only changes we could find in the bag were some small scuffs on the feet, which didn’t bother us at all. The bag can be carried in so many different ways, but it might feel a bit large to lug around the airport when it’s fully packed.Type:Weekend cross-body|Dimensions:19 x 10 x 16 inches |Weight:3.86 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, vegan leather trimPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Beis The Convertible WeekenderPHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.com

Beis The Convertible Weekender

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Star QualitiesRoomy main compartmentHas a laptop sleeveBottom compartment is removableRed FlagsSmall scuffs on the feet after our durability testsGets a little heavy to lug around when fully packed

Star QualitiesRoomy main compartmentHas a laptop sleeveBottom compartment is removable

Roomy main compartment

Has a laptop sleeve

Bottom compartment is removable

Red FlagsSmall scuffs on the feet after our durability testsGets a little heavy to lug around when fully packed

Small scuffs on the feet after our durability tests

Gets a little heavy to lug around when fully packed

We adored the Convertible Weekender as much (if not more) than the original Weekender bag. Like its namesake, the Convertible bag has an easy-access opening with a wire frame zip that helps you locate your items faster than you would with a standard tote bag.

The bag easily fit our two-day packing list, with a removable laptop sleeve and roomy main compartment. The biggest difference between this bag and the original Weekender is that the bottom compartment is removable. We were able to fit the bag into the overhead bin, even when it was fully stuffed.

After our durability testing, the only changes we could find in the bag were some small scuffs on the feet, which didn’t bother us at all. The bag can be carried in so many different ways, but it might feel a bit large to lug around the airport when it’s fully packed.

Type:Weekend cross-body|Dimensions:19 x 10 x 16 inches |Weight:3.86 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, vegan leather trim

PHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Béis The Convertible Mini WeekenderPHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.comStar QualitiesQuite spacious despite “mini” sizeTons of compartments and pocketsPadded laptop sleeveRed FlagsZippers split during durability test (but we were able to reattach them)Though this bag is marketed as a “mini,” we found that it’s actually spacious enough for a one- to three-day trip. The bag opens the same way the standard-sized Weekenders do, with a metal frame that butterflies open to give you access to more of your things at once. The interior has a few slip pockets, a zip pocket, and a removable padded laptop sleeve. We could easily fit two pairs of shoes in the bottom compartment, which also zips off completely to function like apacking cube.The only issue we had in testing this bag was with the zippers, which split after we threw the bag off a table, though we were able to reattach them and the bag was as good as new. This not-so-mini bag would make a great personal item when traveling, and it’s also a great size to use as a spaciouswork bag.Type:Weekend cross-body |Dimensions:16 x 15.7 x 16 inches |Weight:3.4 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, vegan leather trimPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Béis The Convertible Mini WeekenderPHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.com

Béis The Convertible Mini Weekender

Star QualitiesQuite spacious despite “mini” sizeTons of compartments and pocketsPadded laptop sleeveRed FlagsZippers split during durability test (but we were able to reattach them)

Star QualitiesQuite spacious despite “mini” sizeTons of compartments and pocketsPadded laptop sleeve

Quite spacious despite “mini” size

Tons of compartments and pockets

Padded laptop sleeve

Red FlagsZippers split during durability test (but we were able to reattach them)

Zippers split during durability test (but we were able to reattach them)

Though this bag is marketed as a “mini,” we found that it’s actually spacious enough for a one- to three-day trip. The bag opens the same way the standard-sized Weekenders do, with a metal frame that butterflies open to give you access to more of your things at once. The interior has a few slip pockets, a zip pocket, and a removable padded laptop sleeve. We could easily fit two pairs of shoes in the bottom compartment, which also zips off completely to function like apacking cube.

The only issue we had in testing this bag was with the zippers, which split after we threw the bag off a table, though we were able to reattach them and the bag was as good as new. This not-so-mini bag would make a great personal item when traveling, and it’s also a great size to use as a spaciouswork bag.

Type:Weekend cross-body |Dimensions:16 x 15.7 x 16 inches |Weight:3.4 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, vegan leather trim

Béis The Expandable BackpackPHOTO: Béis Travel$88 at NordstromView on Beistravel.comStar QualitiesSpacious travel backpackLots of pockets including a laptop sleeveSuper lightweight even when fully packedRed FlagsZipper doesn’t unzip all the way which impedes some accessIf you’re looking for atravel backpack, the Beis Expandable Backpack looks like a luxury backpack that would cost double, and it performed exceptionally well in all of our testing. We fit our entire packing list in this bag, including a pair of shoes and a bulky coat, as well as clothing and toiletries.The inside of the bag is organized into several interior pockets, including a laptop sleeve, two large slip pockets, and two zipper pockets. The backpack has even more pockets on the exterior, as well as a luggage trolley pass-through. It also comes with a nifty water bottle holder that can be used on the outsideorinside of the bag.The bag felt super lightweight during our testing, even when we packed it full, and we loved how comfortable the padded shoulder straps felt. If we could change one thing about the Expandable Backpack, we would want it to unzip all the way around for easy access.Type:Backpack |Dimensions:13 x 15 x 5 (7 when expanded) inches |Weight:1.67 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, recycled faux leather, nylon zipperPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Béis The Expandable BackpackPHOTO: Béis Travel$88 at NordstromView on Beistravel.com

Béis The Expandable Backpack

PHOTO: Béis Travel

$88 at NordstromView on Beistravel.com

Star QualitiesSpacious travel backpackLots of pockets including a laptop sleeveSuper lightweight even when fully packedRed FlagsZipper doesn’t unzip all the way which impedes some access

Star QualitiesSpacious travel backpackLots of pockets including a laptop sleeveSuper lightweight even when fully packed

Spacious travel backpack

Lots of pockets including a laptop sleeve

Super lightweight even when fully packed

Red FlagsZipper doesn’t unzip all the way which impedes some access

Zipper doesn’t unzip all the way which impedes some access

If you’re looking for atravel backpack, the Beis Expandable Backpack looks like a luxury backpack that would cost double, and it performed exceptionally well in all of our testing. We fit our entire packing list in this bag, including a pair of shoes and a bulky coat, as well as clothing and toiletries.

The inside of the bag is organized into several interior pockets, including a laptop sleeve, two large slip pockets, and two zipper pockets. The backpack has even more pockets on the exterior, as well as a luggage trolley pass-through. It also comes with a nifty water bottle holder that can be used on the outsideorinside of the bag.

The bag felt super lightweight during our testing, even when we packed it full, and we loved how comfortable the padded shoulder straps felt. If we could change one thing about the Expandable Backpack, we would want it to unzip all the way around for easy access.

Type:Backpack |Dimensions:13 x 15 x 5 (7 when expanded) inches |Weight:1.67 pounds |Materials:Poly canvas, recycled faux leather, nylon zipper

Béis The Sport DufflePHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.com$88 at Revolve

Béis The Sport Duffle

PHOTO: Béis

View on Beistravel.com$88 at Revolve

Star QualitiesPadded crossbody handleSegmented interior with mesh slots and pocketsRed FlagsSince the bottom of the duffle is the part worn against your back, when used as a backpack, you risk getting dirty

Star QualitiesPadded crossbody handleSegmented interior with mesh slots and pockets

Padded crossbody handle

Segmented interior with mesh slots and pockets

Red FlagsSince the bottom of the duffle is the part worn against your back, when used as a backpack, you risk getting dirty

Since the bottom of the duffle is the part worn against your back, when used as a backpack, you risk getting dirty

Don’t let the name fool you — the Sport Duffle was made for more than the gym. The compact duffle looks sophisticated and comfortably fits enough things for a weekend away. We love the padded crossbody handle, which makes the bag more comfortable to carry even when we’ve packed it as full as it can be. The interior is segmented with handy mesh slots and smaller pockets that helped us keep the bag organized through our test travels.

While we were hard-pressed to find anything wedidn’tlove about the Sport Duffle, if we had to find a flaw, we’d say that you may risk getting your back a little dirty while wearing the bag as a backpack since the part that goes against your spine is also the bottom of the duffle.

What made this duffle stand out from others is the stow-away padded backpack straps, which unzip from a hidden compartment on the bottom of the bag and clip into hidden buckles to completely transform this bag into a backpack.

Type:Duffle |Dimensions:10 x 17 x 8.5 inches |Weight:2.6 pounds |Materials:Wrinkle nylon, recycled poly

PHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Béis The Carry-on RollerPHOTO: Nordstrom$238 at NordstromView on Beistravel.com$238 at RevolveStar QualitiesTons of pockets and dividers for organizationDetachable compression flapBuilt-in scale that turns red if the bag exceeds TSA checked weight restrictionsRed FlagsSome scuffing after our durability testsOrganizing acarry-on suitcasecan be a stressful game of Tetris, but the Carry-On Roller from Béis made the packing process much simpler. Just unzip the clamshell-style rollaboard to reveal a litany of pockets and dividers that’ll delight even the most type-A packer.Inside the hard-shell bag, there’s a detachable compression flap with two zip and mesh pockets, compression straps, a small zip pouch, and separate pouches for dirty clothes, shoes, and underwear. The bag is loaded with surprising features, like a built-in scale on the side handle that turns red if the bag weighs over 50 pounds and 360-degree spinning wheels.Mitchellreallythought of everything with this bag, down to the telescoping handle with light cushioning for comfort. During our durability test, the exterior scuffed significantly after a drop from a table. After hitting the suitcase with a baseball bat, the telescoping handle dented, making it difficult to extend.Type:Rollaboard|Dimensions:15.7 x 22.8 x 9.8 inches |Weight:8.3 pounds |Materials:Polycarbonate, polyester, vegan leather, nylon zipperPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Béis The Carry-on RollerPHOTO: Nordstrom$238 at NordstromView on Beistravel.com$238 at Revolve

Béis The Carry-on Roller

PHOTO: Nordstrom

$238 at NordstromView on Beistravel.com$238 at Revolve

Star QualitiesTons of pockets and dividers for organizationDetachable compression flapBuilt-in scale that turns red if the bag exceeds TSA checked weight restrictionsRed FlagsSome scuffing after our durability tests

Star QualitiesTons of pockets and dividers for organizationDetachable compression flapBuilt-in scale that turns red if the bag exceeds TSA checked weight restrictions

Tons of pockets and dividers for organization

Detachable compression flap

Built-in scale that turns red if the bag exceeds TSA checked weight restrictions

Red FlagsSome scuffing after our durability tests

Some scuffing after our durability tests

Organizing acarry-on suitcasecan be a stressful game of Tetris, but the Carry-On Roller from Béis made the packing process much simpler. Just unzip the clamshell-style rollaboard to reveal a litany of pockets and dividers that’ll delight even the most type-A packer.

Inside the hard-shell bag, there’s a detachable compression flap with two zip and mesh pockets, compression straps, a small zip pouch, and separate pouches for dirty clothes, shoes, and underwear. The bag is loaded with surprising features, like a built-in scale on the side handle that turns red if the bag weighs over 50 pounds and 360-degree spinning wheels.

Mitchellreallythought of everything with this bag, down to the telescoping handle with light cushioning for comfort. During our durability test, the exterior scuffed significantly after a drop from a table. After hitting the suitcase with a baseball bat, the telescoping handle dented, making it difficult to extend.

Type:Rollaboard|Dimensions:15.7 x 22.8 x 9.8 inches |Weight:8.3 pounds |Materials:Polycarbonate, polyester, vegan leather, nylon zipper

Béis Check-in RollerPHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.comStar QualitiesSpacious interior with lots of pocketsDetachable compression flapEasy to maneuver over variety of floor typesRed FlagsSmall dent appeared after our durability testsThe 26-inch Check-In Roller bag is the idealchecked luggagesize: not too big, not too small. The interior of this mid-sized rollaboard feels spacious, full of Beis’s signature slew of pockets and organizational features. The zippers ran smoothly, and the cushioned handle was soft and comfortable. Inside the sleek case is a U-zip flat zip pocket, a PVC pocket, a small zip pouch, and separate pouches for dirty clothes, shoes, underwear, and wet clothing. It also has a detachable compression flap and mesh compression straps.The hard-shell bag was easy to maneuver. It rolled easily over the tile and thick carpet — we found this suitcase easier to roll around than our similarly sized Away bag. The wheels stood up to our aggressive baseball bat test: They didn’t fly off no matter how hard we slammed the bag. A small dent appeared on the bag after our durability testing, but it was barely noticeable. It also comes in alarger size, which fared just as well in testing.Type:Rollaboard |Dimensions:17.7 x 28.3 x 11 inches |Weight:10.2 pounds |Materials:Polycarbonate, polyester, vegan leather, nylon zipperPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett ThompsonPHOTO: People / Jhett Thompson

Béis Check-in RollerPHOTO: BéisView on Beistravel.com

Béis Check-in Roller

Star QualitiesSpacious interior with lots of pocketsDetachable compression flapEasy to maneuver over variety of floor typesRed FlagsSmall dent appeared after our durability tests

Star QualitiesSpacious interior with lots of pocketsDetachable compression flapEasy to maneuver over variety of floor types

Spacious interior with lots of pockets

Easy to maneuver over variety of floor types

Red FlagsSmall dent appeared after our durability tests

Small dent appeared after our durability tests

The 26-inch Check-In Roller bag is the idealchecked luggagesize: not too big, not too small. The interior of this mid-sized rollaboard feels spacious, full of Beis’s signature slew of pockets and organizational features. The zippers ran smoothly, and the cushioned handle was soft and comfortable. Inside the sleek case is a U-zip flat zip pocket, a PVC pocket, a small zip pouch, and separate pouches for dirty clothes, shoes, underwear, and wet clothing. It also has a detachable compression flap and mesh compression straps.

The hard-shell bag was easy to maneuver. It rolled easily over the tile and thick carpet — we found this suitcase easier to roll around than our similarly sized Away bag. The wheels stood up to our aggressive baseball bat test: They didn’t fly off no matter how hard we slammed the bag. A small dent appeared on the bag after our durability testing, but it was barely noticeable. It also comes in alarger size, which fared just as well in testing.

Type:Rollaboard |Dimensions:17.7 x 28.3 x 11 inches |Weight:10.2 pounds |Materials:Polycarbonate, polyester, vegan leather, nylon zipper

The Canadian actor fondly remembers childhood trips to Target, ignoring rows oflip glossand body mists to make a beeline toward thetoiletry bags. “It would be crazy for me to have gone into any other space other than this when this is really where my heart is,” says Mitchell.

People / Conor Ralph

To find out how well Béis bags perform in the real world, we tested nine of the most popular styles in our PEOPLE Tested labs.

People / Tamara Staples

Cai Crameris a writer at PEOPLE, covering the best products across the beauty, fashion, health, and lifestyle spaces. For this story, Cai consulted extensive testing data from the PEOPLE Tested labs, which included durability and real-world testing on each Béis bag included in this story. Cai also spoke with Béis founder and CEO Shay Mitchell about how she started the brand, her favorite pieces in her luggage collection, and what sets Béis apart from other luggage brands.

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