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The ‘333’ Method – The Ultimate Packing Hack When Traveling Light

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There are a few unspoken rules about adult life that no one shares. The first is that no one knows how to do their taxes. The second is that you have to clean a bunch more often than you feel like, so your mom wasn’t crazy for constantly buzzing about the house dusting. And the third is that you gotta ditch your ratty duffle bag and find yourself a nice travel set.

BeísTravel Set – Via Beís

I’m not a huge traveler myself, but I do take a lot of weekend trips. Whether I’m visiting a friend, or heading to the beach, I’ve found many carryalls to act as a substitute for a weekend bag. Yes, I’ve used trash bags, reusable plastic supermarket bags, and the oldest duffel known to man.

But as the gap between my college days and “real life” grows, I’ve noticed a shift in the travel trendscape. It’s less acceptable to tote around battered old luggage and more popular to use cute travel sets.

TL;DR: Although the Béis Weekender bag looks great and has smart design features like a dedicated shoe compartment and structured build, it’s bulky and rigid. So, it’s tough to fit in small trunks or squish under tight overhead bins. The reviewer ultimately found it impractical for frequent travelers due to its lack of flexibility, despite its stylish appeal.

Here are our Beís favorites — use the links below to jump straight to each pick:

The Weekender Bag
The Beís Carry-On Roller
The Work Tote
The Beís Cosmetic Case

Shay Mitchell’s travel brand, Beís, went viral for The Weekender Bag — said to be a sleek carry-on that fits under a seat.

The Weekender Bag

The Weekender In Navy – Image via Beís

Shop The Weekender Bag

With a compartment underneath for shoes and wet bathing suits, Beís changed the travel game. Now, hundreds of brands are offering similar styles — each with its particular version of fabric or functionality.

But I can’t help but have one simple problem: for the most part, they’re unrealistic. As a trend-follower, anthropologist, and consumer, I had to get my own Beís Weekender Bag to see what all the fuss is about.

And while I wanted to love it, I found a few things I worried about.

The Problem With The Weekender Bag

First and foremost, the bag went viral for all the wrong reasons. Then people quickly realized the Beís bag was too bulky to fit under some plane seats. But I found the bag is quite structured. And due to the separate leather shoe compartment, you can’t squash it. So, be careful when stowing it!

As someone who drives a small vehicle, it was a bit of a problem. With limited trunk space, I had a tough time accommodating two Weekender Bags. But Beís resolved the problem by making a Mini Weekender and offering a more expensive iteration of the regular Weekender with a completely detachable leather compartment…which means you’ll sacrifice some packing space.

The leather shoe carries one pair of shoes. You may have better luck fitting hair tools, your devices, or beauty products in there.

Editor’s Pick

The Béis Weekender looks chic and has clever features like a shoe compartment, but it’s bulky and not the most practical for frequent travel. Great if style > flexibility.

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Beís is a premium, cutting-edge brand and The Weekender is its shining star.

But check out these cool other Beís picks:

The Beís Carry-On Roller

The Carry-On Roller in Glossy Berry – Image via Beís

Shop The Beís Carry-On Roller

I think a roller suitcase is worlds better than a mere bag, especially with my back issues. The Carry-On Roller in Berry is perfect for the overhead compartment and holds everything you need.

The Carry-On Roller in Burgundy – Image via Beís

The Work Tote

I like the Work Tote because it’s massive and can fit all of my work supplies like my laptop, portable monitors, notebooks, and more. And that water bottle sleeve cuts down on those accidental spills.

The Work Tote in Beige – Image via Beís

The Beís Work Tote

The Beís Cosmetic Case

The Cosmetic Case in Atlas Pink – Image via Beís

The Beís Cosmetic Case

Fits literally everything in my makeup and skincare routine, which is a miracle in itself. Would recommend this faaaabulous Cosmetic Case to a friend, or a reader like you.

Quality Weekender Bags That Aren’t Beís

BAGGU

While I adore Beís Travel for all things that aren’t the Weekender, there are a few brands that have more functional weekenders well worth the money.

My favorite non-Beís weekender bags are:

BAGGU Cloud Carry On

This bag can be folded into a square — it’s compact, and far easier to shove a bunch of clothes in.

Away Travel The Weekender

This bag has everything: a pocket for your laptop, a sleeve for your suitcase, compartments for easy packing, and it’s water resistant. Need I say more?

Quince All Day Neoprene Duffle

If you’re more of a duffle person like myself, Quince makes some of the best. Durable, keeps you organized, and eco-conscious.

These weekender bags are not only practical but also fashionable and deeply loved by fashion-conscious consumers.

Tip: Add custom PVC patches to showcase your unique personality — these eye-catching details make any bag truly one-of-a-kind.

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