BÉIS earns largely positive reviews for sleek, thoughtfully engineered travel gear that works—roomy carry-ons with cushioned handles and built‑in weight indicators, Weekenders with smart shoe compartments, and work totes with practical organization—while recurring complaints cite heaviness (especially Weekenders and totes), scuff‑prone light colors, smaller‑than‑expected interiors on some rollers, and mixed product durability and customer service. For buyers, the brand delivers strong functionality and style, but those sensitive to weight or wear should choose darker shades and consider rolling options over shoulder carry.
I'm on my second sport pack bag! I love it more than any other sling bag or fanny pack I've previously owned. Its comfortable, sleek design, and roomy. I've even washed it and it came out just fine. Also great for when I'm walking my dog and I need to keep my hands on the leash.
I ordered the Weekender Bag for a 5 day trip. That’s a little longer than a weekend, but I thought the bag could work as my carry on.
The overall quality of the fabric and stitching looks pretty good and there are substantial zippers and hardware. I like the bottom compartment for shoes and other solid things, it was really what sold me on the bag. This section has been great and might be my favorite feature. I also really like how the top structure sort of snaps closed when you zip it up.
There are two strap options and the shoulder one, despite being padded, is still rough on the shoulder if you put heavy things in the bag. There are also internal compartments like a padded laptop area and some zippered pockets. Different people will have different mileage with those. I mostly don’t use them, but it’s nice to have the option.
The bag is a bit bigger than I expected. Normally that would be good, but given how airlines keep decreasing the acceptable size for carry ons I am worried that this will become too big soon. Also if you are doing a quick trip via an airport I don’t know that there is an advantage to a shoulder bag, as opposed to one you can roll along.
Overall I am a qualified happy about my purchase. This bag probably won’t be my go to for airplane trips, but definitely will for trips where I drive or take a train to the destination.
I love this backpack because it can be used as a carry on and strap onto your bag or be worn in your back. I have the classic beis weekender and I do love it but if I have to hold it on my arms it can be very heavy, whereas now with the backpack I can put it on my back and not kill my arms if I have to check my bag at the airport. So worth it!
I got a weekender bag for my birthday 3 years ago and I have used it everytime I have traveled. I like how it has a handle strap to sit and stay on top of your rolled bag. It’s super easy to take things in and out of when traveling and has great storage inside. The bottom zipper compartment is super sturdy, unlike knockoffs of this bag. I recently got to try out my sisters carry on from this brand and ended up buying my husband a carry on, large checked bag, and a cosmetic case for Christmas!