Consider This Our Reintroduction

You thought we didn't know what the internet had to say about our Weekender?

Oh, we knew.

We read the reviews. The comments. The DMs. We screenshotted every "Why do the straps do that?" post. And yes, we saw the memes.

Here's the part you might not know: that same bag was our bestseller for eight years.

So we did the least glamorous—and arguably most important—thing a brand can do.

You had notes. We got to work.

Not because we wanted something new to launch. Because we wanted the bags people already loved to work the way they always should have.

So... consider this our reintroduction.

Why now?

Eight years is a long time.

You've traveled more. Packed smarter. Gotten (rightfully) pickier. And we've learned a lot about what survives baggage claim... and what doesn't.

This isn't a fresh coat of paint.

It's a thoughtful evolution of the bags that built BÉIS.

The silhouettes you know are still here. So are the features you already loved.

Everything else earned another look.

How did we actually listen?

Every review.

Every comment.

Every DM.

And yes—we even invited longtime BÉIS lovers, loyalty members, and longtime critics into a roundtable to tell us exactly what they thought.

The flattering feedback was nice.

The honest feedback was better.

Because when enough people tell you the same thing, eventually it stops being feedback and starts becoming a to-do list.

Here's what you told us.

And what we did about it.

"It's too heavy."

• So we removed the rigid frame and unnecessary materials to make it noticeably lighter.
  

"The straps dig in."

• We sewed them directly into the base, added more padding, and upgraded the materials for better comfort and durability.
  

"The zippers keep breaking."

• We upgraded the Weekender and Mini Weekender with new heavy-duty zippers for smoother, more durable performance.

"The frame wastes packing space."

• Gone. Now there's a soft, wide opening with a side-snap connection that gives you more room to pack.
  

"I can't get into the bottom compartment."

• Now you can. The roll-back divider unzips and rolls away, transforming the bag into one large packing space whenever you need it.
  

"I wish it felt more secure."

• We added delayed-theft zipper pullers and clip-together main compartment zippers for extra peace of mind.

The Weekender:

Our most-loved—(and most-roasted)—bag.

If any bag earned this update, it was this one.

For eight years, people carried it everywhere.

They also told us exactly what they'd change.

So we put it back on the table and rebuilt it one thoughtful improvement at a time.

No spin.

Just better.

The new Weekender still does everything you loved it for.

It still slides over your luggage handle.

Still keeps shoes, toiletries, or everything else you'd rather separate in its signature bottom compartment.

Still carries everything you somehow convinced yourself you'd need for a three-day trip.

Only now it's lighter, easier to pack, more comfortable to carry, and more secure from top to bottom.

Because great bags shouldn't ask you to work around them.

They should work around you.

What Else Changed?

The Weekender wasn't the only bag that got a second look.

Across the collection, we kept hearing the same themes:

Lighter. Stronger. More secure. Better organized.

So that's exactly what we focused on.

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The Travel Backpack

The biggest weight loss of them all.

Some upgrades are easier to feel than others.

This one's impossible to miss.

The original Travel Backpack weighed 3.86 lbs.

The new one weighs just 2.56 lbs.

That's more than a pound lighter before you've packed a single thing.

We also added more ergonomic shoulder straps, expandable water bottle pockets that disappear when you don't need them, a larger locking front pocket, delayed-theft zipper pullers, interior compression straps, a dedicated 16" laptop sleeve, and a trolley pass-through that makes airport transfers even easier.

Turns out carrying less starts with the bag itself.

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The New Rollers

Look closer.

At first glance, not much has changed.

That was intentional.

The updates are in the details you'll appreciate every time you travel.

A new logo bag hook carries up to 30 lbs—or props up your phone or tablet while you wait at the gate.

Gap-less zipper pullers pair with the TSA lock for added security.

Stretch fabric around the U-zip border gives you a little more flexibility when packing.

Wider compression straps help keep everything exactly where you packed it.

Hidden inside, there's even an AirTag pocket tucked into the hanging pocket because we'd all rather know where our luggage is.

Every update earned its place.

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The Dopp Kit & Packing Cubes

Sometimes the best update is knowing when to stop.

Here's the honest part.

You barely complained about these.

So we didn't reinvent them.

The Dopp Kit gets updated materials, a coated bottom, and a water-resistant clear pouch.

The Packing Cubes became something even better: a customizable packing system.

With four thoughtfully sized cubes designed to fit inside BÉIS luggage, you can mix sizes, build your own setup, and organize your suitcase the way you actually travel.

Because changing things just to call them "new" has never really been our thing.

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Thoughtfully Refined.

Not everything needed a dramatic makeover.

Our signature colors are still here.

They've simply been thoughtfully refined with warmer undertones while staying unmistakably BÉIS.

The silhouettes you know.

The palette you recognize.

Just a little better.

Why Virgin Polycarbonate?

It's a fair question.

Our softgoods moved to recycled poly canvas with a TPU coating.

So why didn't we do the same for our hardside luggage?

Because the best material isn't always the best marketing story.

Virgin polycarbonate is simply more durable.

And durability matters more than checking a box on a spec sheet.

These bags are meant to be rolled through airports, tossed into trunks, and packed for years.

We chose the material we'd trust ourselves.

Make It Yours

Starting this July, you'll be able to personalize select BÉIS favorites with embroidery.

Choose from multiple fonts, thread colors, and placement options across the Weekender, Mini Weekender, Travel Backpack, and Dopp Kit.

You helped shape these bags.

Now you get to make them yours.

Quick Questions

What changed on the Weekender?

• It got lighter, stronger, easier to pack, and more secure, with updated straps, upgraded #8 zippers, a roll-back divider, and delayed-theft zipper pullers.
  

Is it actually lighter?

• Yes. The Travel Backpack lost more than a pound, and the Weekender became noticeably lighter by removing the rigid frame and unnecessary materials.
  

Are the zippers really better?

• Yes. Based on years of customer feedback, we upgraded the Weekender and Mini Weekender with new heavy-duty zippers for smoother performance and enhanced durability. Across the collection, you'll also find thoughtful security updates like delayed-theft zipper pullers and gapless zipper pullers on our Rollers.
  

What security features were added?

• Depending on the bag, you'll find delayed-theft zipper pullers, TSA locks with gap-less zipper pullers, lockable pockets, and hidden AirTag storage.
  

What happened to the original colors?

• They've been thoughtfully refined—not reinvented. The updated palette keeps the colors you know with warmer, more balanced undertones.
  

When does personalization launch?

• Embroidery begins rolling out this July on select styles.

The Bottom Line

These bags aren't new because we wanted something new to sell.

They're new because enough people cared to tell us where we could do better.

Some of you left reviews.

Some of you sent DMs.

Some of you sat across the table from us and didn't hold back.

Every conversation made these bags better.

So if you've been waiting for a reason to take another look— consider this your invitation.