BEIS Weekender bag vs Mini
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2022
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Update: This is the CONVERTIBLE MINI and it is now $108. There is also now the MINI (not convertible) for $88. The price in this video is outdated since the regular mini weekender came out 🤭
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Welcome back to Its the Kellys! In this video, I will do a luggage review of some of my Beis favorites. This is my Beis Mini Convertible Weekender Review, and I am comparing it to the weekender from Beis. Both bags are amazing bags to travel with. Let's take a look and see which one is right for you. Let's see why Beis is considered to be one of the best travel bag companies!
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I had to comment just because you demo'd a women's size 11! My size! Not enough videos show how much difference there is in packing for ladies with larger feet!! Thank you!
Yes! It is so hard with our size feet! Thank you for your comment 🥰🥰
@@ItsTheKellys How is the regular size weekender with your shoes - are they able to fit sideways, or still only longways like the mini? 😊
So my weekender is the old one where the bottom is a little more flimsy, rather than hard. However, I do believe that both weekenders are the same depth, and height, but the regular size is just longer in width, so I put them in long ways.
I really appreciate you talking about the carry-on/personal item dimensions!
No problem! ❤️
I love your videos. This was great and very helpful. Your assessment of the bags as a carry-on vs. personal bag, was exactly what I needed.
Thank you Michelle!
This was by far the most THOROUGH review for the mini covertible weekender. Thx!
You’re welcome!
Just bought the mini weekender! ☺️ can’t wait for it to get here. Thank you for all of your Beis reviews!
Awesome!! Let me know how you like it!
This video was the most helpful in determining which bag to purchase so I appreciate your video and information. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 💕
Thank you! You’re awesome! I purchased the mini and carry on in grey, but sooo want the regular size!
I used the mini Weekender for a personal item on Spirit and American with no problems.
So great to hear!
I have a few spirit flights this year and this is the confirmation I needed. Thank you!
I really like your attention to detail. Measuring on the video is a great touch !
Thank you very much!
Great review. I purchased the mini weekender as realistically decided for my use that I would rarely unzip the bottom. I had no problem placing it under my seat. In the bottom compartment I was able to fit a pair of trainers and flats size 8 along with a couple of pouches. No matter the length of travel, I normally travel with just a carry on and use the mini as my personal item.
I’m so glad to hear that Sharon! What color did you get? :)
Just thought I would share for others who are worried/curious,
I brought my weekender as a personal item on both Ryanair and Vueling, however you have to ensure that the main compartment is only about half filled so that you can squish the top down. Lengthwise it does stick out from under the seat, but not too bad. Hide it with a blanket or something and you’re good 😂
Alternatively what I did in the beginning of my trip was to detach the bottom (for convertible) and leave that in my check in luggage. The top half of the convertible fits perfectly height wise when fully stuffed 😂
Not gonna lie I was really nervous each time I brought the weekender whether as a personal item or carry on because budget airlines can be pretty strict😂
No issues so far, just make sure to always smile, greet and be polite to the all staff so that they wouldn’t have a bone to pick with you 😂
I will have to say though, the weekender bottom as a packing cube is kind of an awkward size even in a large check-in luggage. It doesn’t fit horizontally so the only way would yo place it vertically lengthwise of the luggage. Awkward spacing left over but u can fit misc items or pouches around it, but packing cubes wouldn’t really fit around it
Thanks for sharing! 💜
The regular or the mini?
Do you mean mini? Or the regular weekender?
Thanks for doing the comparison. This was a very informative video. I am saving up for my first piece of BÉIS luggage (carry on) and am excited to get it. I hope to add to my list of BÉIS items with the mini weekender.
Just so you know, Beis luggage is too big for all airlines, so just beware and don’t travel internationally with it :) it used to be my favorite until I realized that!
Love how you showed all the measurements. I found your channel when I was looking for a good carry on luggage. I had narrowed it down to Away, Monos and Beis. I just received my Beis on Sunday, I got it in gray, would have loved the cream but hubby didn't think it was practical if I had to clean it after every use. I have my eye on this bag and will probably eventually get it but not right now.
The gray is beautiful too! I have not had to clean my beige Beis once (but I did for one video, when I did away vs Beis and cleaned them both) thanks for your comment! 💜💜
I just spent a few hours on your channel lol. I really appreciate your videos, from a fellow packing/luggage enthusiast. Thank you for everything you do!
Welcome aboard! Thanks so much!
Taking my first trip out of the country to Italy next Summer! Just found your channel searching Beis reviews and all of your videos are so helpful! Going to be there for 18 days, moving every 2 days and I’m trying to finesse only bringing a carry on and personal item!
Thanks so much Bria! We are doing a very similar trip in a few weeks: 15 days and 7 countries, moving every few days!! We’ll be sharing more packing secrets soon! 💜💜
omg where u able to do it???
Thank you! I purchased the mini and the carry on in grey, but really want the full size as well! The measuring is awesome!
You are going to love that combination! 🥰
Very helpful review since I’m wondering which to get. Thank you!!
You’re welcome! Also since this video came out, they came out with a regular weekender mini, and I think honestly that’s the one that I would get!
helpful video especially measuring the bag in its two parts. good job!
You’re welcome!
Great video! Still on the fence about the weekender but this video gave me stuff to think about.
Let me know if I can help anymore :)
Great Review Lauren! I’m always excited when I get notified of a new video! Love Y’All! Last month I put my black Beis mini werkender in the United personal item bin at the airport. It fits fine as long as the bottom isn’t packed solid and has a little give. I pack my DSLR camera & several lenses in the bottom. The United Attendant watched me and said the bag was totally fine!🥰
This is so great to know! Thank you! And thank you for the kind words, that makes my day 🥰🥰
Love your videos! Becoming a subscriber. I am convinced on the Beis mini weekender convertible.
Thank you! The mini convertible is awesome!
I am loving your videos! This is so incredibly helpful....and you have a great sense of humor...giving us truly useful information. And yes...can you go to the airport and test them out! :) That would just be too fun. New follower! So I feel like this would work if I have 1 checked bag and bring this as the carry on. If I had a carry on...this might be tricky...hmmm....which one would I choose, thinking either might have to go in the overhead bin...I would probably opt for the larger one. If I knew for sure, the smaller one would be accepted underneath my seat...I would get the smaller one.
Thank you so much! We did go to the airport, and you can see that video here ua-cam.com/video/4p8XvelDvlA/v-deo.html. Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Yes to going to the airport and testing the bags out ... yes yes sounds fun 😂😂
Haha I will have to find a day off soon and try!
I would love a video of placing the weekender bag(s) and the carry on luggage through the airport sizer. I’m a Canadian and I have been looking for videos to see if the Beis carry on would work on Air Canada vs United States airlines as the Canadian size is 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches. Having a video of someone placing the bag in the sizer would be a great demonstration and I think may help a lot of people make an informed purchase. Love your content :)
Thank you! I’ll have to do that eventually when I get some free time. I’m not bringing them on my next trip because I’m doing a backpack only.
The carry on is standard carry on size, and I’ve brought it as a carry on on multiple airlines.
As for the weekender, it’s too big for a personal item, but the mini is perfect. 💜
Thanks so much for this review ! Very helpful
You’re welcome!
Thank you for making this review!!❤
You’re welcome!
🥰 Thanks for posting this video,because I was planning to buy this mini weekender bag, but after seeing this video I decided not too. I bought a bag similar to the regular weekender bag.
Glad it was helpful!
Would you prefer the bigger Weekender as a carry on or the Mini Convertible as a personal item?
Hello!! thank you for measuring it!!
You’re welcome! Hope it helped!
Awesome video. I can see detaching that bottom once you’re at your hotel, then heading out to work meetings, etc.! Brilliant.
For sure! 🥰🥰
@@ItsTheKellys looking at your videos on affordable alternatives - did you find any that are personal item sized with the detachable bottom? (Lots of em have separate bottoms but they don't detach). 😎
I have found a ton of beis dupes (they are in our Amazon store!) but unfortunately none that have a detachable bottom.
To be perfectly honest, as cool as the detachable bottom can be, I much prefer the one with the zippered/attached bottom. It’s easier to grab things out of during travel, and the bottom is pretty difficult to reattach.
@@ItsTheKellys thanks for replying! Appreciate the honest feedback, I'll definitely keep it in mind as I'm browsing. :)
Waiting for the mini to restock in black. I have an upcoming flight on United and was curious if I could use it as a personal item. Just subscribed. Loved your review. I would love to see how they fit in bins at the airport.
I had a subscriber tell me last week that her mini was fine as a personal item on delta! I’m assuming United would be similar! And thank you so much!
Amazing video!!! Thank you. ❤️
Thanks crystal 💜
This is so relaxing
I knew you would like it
I like you more then you know
I think I'm going to take the plunge. I've seen other bags that seem better but the cost is astronomical compared to the Beis. And we are talking about an item that is going to take abuse from traveling so it makes no sense to spend more money on my bag and less than what's packed in it. I think your review and my look at the Monos duffel is what convinced me. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Update me after you’ve traveled with it! 💜
I took the plung bought both it was to tempting definitely many options been researching for over a year now Beis had the best and most reviews.
Thanks for the video review, I thought the weekender bag was unable to be a personal. I usually take my collegiate PINK vs backpack as my personal.
The weekender is too big for a personal item, but the mini is fine! :)
I bought it!! Thanks
Wonderful! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your great review. It help so much. Lot’s of tips. I just subscribed (700). Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thank you! And I love the Netherlands! 💜
Great information!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi like always enjoy your context I am debated to buy for my trip to Aruba for week with the mini convertible weekender as personnel bag for under seat on the airplane as long as I can zip out the cube hopefully I can get coupon but either way still $108 it fisable hopefully I get it quick I am leaving end of the month not far away lol anyway loves your video it very helpful by the way I started using packing cubes I am happy using it after I saw your video you mention the first time I came across your video 🦋🛫
Aw thank you so much! The mini is great for a personal item. And when I buy from Beis, I always get my items a few days later! I’m sure you’ll be fine! Enjoy Aruba!
I loved your review! You're awesome! Another gf with size 11, too! Bonus!! lol
You rock!
I think it would be a fun vid to see the various bags @ airport.
I already made a plan to do it when I get back :)
@@ItsTheKellys yeah!
Love your videos, they have been super helpful! I'm in need of a personal carry-on (under the seat) that has more organization then my current "tote" and am comparing the Beis mini convertible weekender to the July Everyday Tote in large. I really like the bottle holder and the structure of the July. Does the Beis weekender stand on it's own once the bottom part is removed? How is your Beis bag holding up? I've read several reviews that they don't hold up well over time. And any thoughts you can provide on the comparison would be appreciated.
I don’t ever travel with my BÉIS mini weekender as a personal item, in my opinion it’s way too large. I don’t really use the tote either, because of the lack of a zipper, and it’s big. I’m more of a backpack girl, personally, or a small duffel. If you like ultra organization, I would recommend something like the nomad lane bento bag.
thanks so much for making this video!! I literally rushed to watch it lool. you've convinced me to purchase this mini weekender and their carry on! this was so helpful. i never thought of using the bottom compartment as a packing cube - that's genius! And thanks for putting it in the carry on haha. Quick question, im wondering if the carry on is already filled with clothes, and you decided to use the 2 inch extender feature on the carry on, do you think the bottom compartment would be able to fit if it was squished in? I'm thinking no, since the bottom compartment is 4 inches tall you said
Let me go try 😂😂
Yes! I have all of my Beis accessories stored in my luggage and then I just expanded it and threw in our “new packing cube” and it shut!
@@ItsTheKellys OMG thats perfect! thanks so much again, I'm going to be travelling soon and wanted to know if all these options were possible!! SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you! Let me know how it all goes!!! 💜💜💜
just got my beis mini weekender bag and I love it! although I’m curious if yours came with a funny smell and how long it took to go away? mine has a bit of a chemically smell!
Oh no! Mine didn’t! But that has happened to me with items from overseas, and then I have just open them up and let them air out for a couple of days and it’s been fine.
Thank you for this video p. I am looking for an airport bag with a trolly pass. Various tote bags but they are not good traveling.
I don’t use this as a personal item usually. I use it more for overnights or weekend trips in the car. I tend to use the beis backpacks with a trolley pass
Thank you, this is such a helpful content for travel tips and tricks! Would love to recommend the bento bag I got from Nomad Lane. It is the best!
Thanks Francine! We aren't too crazy about the price point for the Bento Bag. It's over $100 more than our favorite luggage, for just a personal item. But certainly looks cool, with good organization, if someone wants a luxury personal item =)
Yes airport try lol I like the bag
Hi, thank you so much for this! Is the shoulder strap padded?
It is not. They do have a padded strap with pockets that they sell separately.
Perfect review!! I’m purchasing the mini now. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for the useful video! I got the convertible weekender but it's too big and i want to exchange it for the regular mini. It's out of stock, any idea how often they restock?
They announce on their Instagram and often answer in the comments!
I keep coming back to this mini weekender for business travel as a personal item. I find that backpacks are really hard to dig through during a long flight for the items you need. I'm looking for something that can be both a great personal item for airline travel and then also be a great laptop bag for meeting with clients while traveling. I keep coming back to this because of the bottom that zips off for when you reach your destination. My other option is the Bento Bag and then purchasing a separate smaller laptop bag that I can throw in the bento bag to use when meeting clients. Do you have any other recommendations that may fit this need?
Personally the mini weekender is pretty big and obnoxious when it comes to being under a seat or as a bag for business. The nomad lane is honestly great under a seat and has a ton of strategically placed pockets specifically for grabbing things while on the plane. I have reviewed the version 3 and 4 and have packed it a few times on here, if you want to see examples.
You mentioned in this video or another about the convertible being hard to zip back on, is there a video showing you zipping back on, please?
I can’t make a whole new video for just that but I can make one to put on our Facebook or Instagram for you today, if you would like? Let me know and I’m happy to do so. I cut it from the original video because it took me so long as I was frustrated 😂
STILL CANT DECIDE WHICH ONE I WANT LOL, HAVING A PERSONAL BAG FOR TRAVEL IS A game changer but my main reason for the bag is weekend local getaways
I think the mini is perfectly fine for weekend getaways.
Is there a significant difference between the sizes? I’ve heard some people say they’ve used the large weekender up to 1-2 week trip. Others have said the mini is good for a small to long weekend trip. Would you say this is accurate?
It depends on how much of an overpacker one is. I can fit a medium packing cube in each of them, which is enough for me to technically travel with enough clothes for at least a week. The weekender will obviously fit more after that, whereas the mini may only have room for a small toiletry bag on top of that.
For non plane travel, I use my mini for an overnight, but my big size for a weekend. For plane travel, I use neither. I’m more likely to go for a supportive backpack or a carry on luggage :)
Hope that helps.
Hey Lauren,
I’m off subject, but my hairdresser gave me several individual packets of shampoo/conditioner, in the foil looking package. Do they need to go in liquids bag? They’re sealed.
They do still have to go in the liquid bag, but I LOVE those packets. I try to snag some and travel with them as often as possible because they pack so well!
Thank you so much for showing the difference between the two. I’m torn between the mini weekender VS backpack that they have. By any chance, do you have a backpack review as well? Sorry, just stumbled your video when researching about beis bags. I’m new to it and still debating if I should get it price wise vs Samsonite/Ricardo/Tumi bags.
I have 3 different Beis backpacks. I’d much rather travel with the backpack than the mini because the mini won’t be accepted on every single airline, especially International. Plus, you can use backpacks during day trips :) I have about 30 Beis videos. You can look at the personal item playlist! So many videos of personal items
@@ItsTheKellys Copy, will check your other vids then. Thank you so much for the big help and for the prompt reply.🙏 I'm getting anxious in planning my 6 days trip to new york that I'm getting overwhelm on what to get for my bags. 😅
Hello! I might’ve missed it but which one do you prefer?
They are really two totally different bags in a sense. The mini is great for a personal item on a plane, and the weekender is more of a carry-on size. I think I would get more use out of the mini, because I use my Beis carryon luggage as a carry-on.
The weekender is great for a road trip or overnighter!
Welp in watching your videos you have me on a Beis kick! I just got the rolling carry on and I am waiting on the mini weekender to come back in stock. There are two mini weekenders-the mini convertible and a new one just the mini weekender. Can you tell me the difference in the two? I know the convertible one has the bottom unzipping all the way and the laptop case removable. But, what about just the mini weekender-does the laptop case remove? I don't always travel with my laptop so I would rather use that space for something else. By the way, I have always checked a bag and now you have me wanting to do just the carry on! Thank you for your videos and advise!!
I think the regular mini weekender just has a padded laptop sleeve, not the removable one. Personally, I would rather have this one. The convertible is cool, but the bottom is hard to get off and on, and it has to be all the way off to put something in there :) I wish I could switch mine!
You are going to love your luggage! What color did you do?!
@@ItsTheKellys I got the gray, simply because I purchased it from Nordstrom and that is all they had. I really wanted the navy tho. I haven't traveled with it yet, but I really like it and after your review I knew that was the brand I wanted.
thanks so much for your review, it helps so much. Unfortunately, Beis is always out of stock of the Mini weekender in Beige and Black :(
You’re welcome. And I know 🙈 they have been having some real problems lately, a lot of us are unhappy! Hopefully they will have a good, real restock soon like they did today with alot of items!
@@ItsTheKellys I ended up ordering the mini convertible in beige and the sport pack in beige too :) my next purchase will be the carry on in beige and the east to west tote in beige too, I am obsessed lol
@@corinnearias8515 I have almost all beige too! Can’t wait to see what they come out with next. I hope a smaller carry on, and I know they are doing a trunk.
Would love to see the airport thingy you mentioned and how it actually fits
ua-cam.com/video/4p8XvelDvlA/v-deo.html
We have a video on taking several Beis bags to the airport sizers for US airlines :)
Beis Luggage Sizer Challenge: Personal item or Carry on?
ua-cam.com/video/4p8XvelDvlA/v-deo.html
I love the cream color does it get dirty and scratched up during travel?
I’ve only used it on road trips and it’s been fine so far. It’s like a canvas material so might be a little harder to clean. Fortunately I haven’t had to try yet :) all of their beige stuff is so pretty!
Looks so nice, reminds me how much I appreciate the Bento Bag I have been using in all my travels also. I got it from Nomad Lane, thought I'd share it too.
Thanks!
Sorry, Brian. That was funny 😅
Have you done a comparison between the Beis and the Mono bag? Looking to get one for my personal item and not sure the best route to go.
I haven’t really filmed one. My Beis one broke, so team Monos as of now! My #1 personal item is my target backpack to be honest :) the one in this video: ua-cam.com/video/qc3iDiXPqbA/v-deo.html
@@ItsTheKellys thank you so much! I will check the Target one out for sure!
Can you please try the mini in several underseat sizers; particularly Jet Bue or Sun Country. Thank you! Love your reviews.
I did! You can watch the video here: ua-cam.com/video/4p8XvelDvlA/v-deo.html
However, I have never heard of sun country airlines.
Thank you! ( Sun Country is a smaller airline based in Minneapolis. It has under seat size the same as jet blue. Thank you for the quick reply 😄
Welcome! Hope the video helped!
@@ItsTheKellys ❤️
Does the expandable backpack from Beis fit as a personal item on United and air Canada
Yes, it’s pretty small :)
Hi Lauren! Have you had any problems with your Mini Weekender bag, specifically with straps or trolly pass breaking? There are SO many reviews with that complaint. Also, I am going to Ghana soon and do not want to check bags. I plan to buy a July carryon but I am searching for a good personal item bag for international travel. Any suggestions aside from risking the mini Beis Weekender w/o the bottom attached??
To be honest I don’t fly with any of my weekenders. Those are more overnight/road trip bags to me. When I fly, my personal item is always a small backpack with my carry on luggage!
With that being said, my weekenders are in great shape Because I don’t use them often but my beis backpack zipper did break.
Also I love Ghana 🥰🥰
@It's The Kellys Thank you for the quick response! You have been so helpful with your videos. I am excited about Ghana, but I'm so torn. So many tell me that I will want to shop, so bring a check-in bag! I don't want to check in!! Decisions...decisions!!
When I went, my own bag was a carry on/backpack combo but I had 5 checked bags of school supplies and clothes for the school I was volunteering at
@@ItsTheKellys Wow! And just like that, my problem is solved! That is exactly what I will do! Thanks again!
That would be great if you did put them in the different bins to see if it works and do a video of you doing it
It would help me make up my mind on which bag because I am totally confused we would be flying Delta or United
We just filmed it a few days ago, I just need to put it together. But the mini is much better for a personal item and the regular size is much better for a carry-on.
In my opinion, the weekender is really only good for a weekend trip or a road trip. I would much rather fly with the beis carry-on luggage and use the mini weekender as a personal item
Also delta didn’t have sizers there, presumably because they aren’t strict about carry ons. But for United it was the mini in personal item and the regular size in carry on :)
Thanks so much for answering so quick. I would like to get the mini in black, but, now I have to wait for it to come back in stock🙁
I will be using it for my personal bag. I am enjoying your videos they are so informative. Just watched the money one it was so helpful to know for when we travel abroad.
There is the mini convertible and then there is the new mini weekender. I would look into the brand new mini weekender if that one is in stock, because the only difference between those two are at the bottom does not come off, but it still zippers up!!
Hi! Eleven months out, have you had any issues with the bottom compartment falling off the bag while you're carrying it? I've read three reviews so far of people saying that happened to them; and I'm hoping it was just a defect, because I really want to get this bag!
I have the convertible and it actually is terribly hard and annoying to unzip, so there is no way it can "come off"... just to get something out of it, I have to zip it completely off, AND unzip the netting top, too. =) In all honesty, I would get the regular mini weekender, not the convertible :)
@@ItsTheKellys , I'm so glad you said this, because I ordered the regular mini weekender about 5-10 minutes before I saw your reply! Thank you! :)
How does it look without the bottom? I was thinking of using this as a work bag, and keeping the bottom off but not sure if that would be messy.
For a work bag, I like the work tote instead! Depending on what you do work work, if you need typical laptop type stuff, this would be too big and awkward.
@@ItsTheKellys I am always on the go, and often running off elsewhere after work. Like my laptop might be in it but mostly I am a huge planner geek so ALL of my planner stuff. But I often do pack clothing to save me time. I was eyeing the work tote but it is out of stock :(
Does it look nice with the Monos hybrid champagne carry on?
Oh I’m sure :)
Can you show zipping it back on and compare the mini weekender vs the convertible mini
I Will show zipping it back on when I compare it to other duffels, but I don’t own the regular mini. I would prefer it though. It’s so hard to zip back on.
Which 1 would you recommend for a 4 day trip
The mini!
Could you compare this to the Monos Weekender?
I did the mini in this video compared to the monos duffel (and away and nomad lane, etc.)
As for the two full size weekenders, I don’t have the Beis one anymore (it was an old old model and irrelevant for reviews and comparisons)
I was curious if the convertible compartment will fit into the top portion if you want to store the detached bottom there, and you showed us. Thanks!
You’re welcome! 💕
@@ItsTheKellys Now all I'm waiting for is the Mini Weekender Convertible but in Atlas Pink. My kid wants it but only the Convertible model and only in pink.
Do they have the regular mini in Atlas? To be honest, I would 100% prefer the regular mini. The bottom is difficult to reattach!
@@ItsTheKellys yes they do. My concern is if the regular mini can be used as a personal item for United. My guess is no due to the dimensions
The convertible one fit when I did my beis luggage sizer test, I believe!
Ok. This is perfect. But. I bought the Terry tote. I was told by a friend to get that over the mini weekender, but now I think I have regrets.
Do you have the Terry tote and what’s the difference in that and the mini?
I didn’t like anything from their Terry collection to be honest. It wasn’t my style.
The weekender or mini weekender to me is a great bag for road trips or overnights. I don’t love them as a personal item in addition to luggage.
@@ItsTheKellys im traveling overseas for two weeks. I have the Beis carry on as my “carry on”. Which do you suggest for the “personal” item?!?!!
I always used “the backpack” and most recently I’ve used the cargo backpack and the expandable backpack! You can see them all here: ua-cam.com/video/aaS4CmyQkYM/v-deo.html
@@ItsTheKellys ahhh. I see. This very well might be much better. I was getting so confused with all the products and I assume no worry about this being a personal item?
Depends on the airline! The mini can be way too big for most strict international airlines. I did a video where I put it in all of the US domestic sizers
The mini convertible weekends hasn't been available in Europe for weeks now 😭
I’m sorry :( I do feel like they do these weird releases and all of these special collections but then don’t always stock their classics!
Weirdest thing is they have the "normal" Mini weekender available and it even claims it was a new item. As if the non-convertible version was the "old" one
@@zackfair6203 the regular mini weekender is newer than the convertible :)
Can I use the mini weekender as a personal item on westjet?
Their measurements are 13 x 16 x 6 so it’s too big, because it’s 16 x 16 x 6.
@@ItsTheKellys okay thank you, will the Beis backpack work for westjet and aircanada ?
Yes :)
Take it to the airport!
I did here: Beis Luggage Sizer Challenge: Personal item or Carry on?
ua-cam.com/video/4p8XvelDvlA/v-deo.html
@@ItsTheKellys thank you!!! Xo
Can the mini qualify as a personal item
Yes at least on all airlines in the USA. International airlines might be smaller :)
Is there any structural integrity to protect my shoes from being flattened/squished?
If you put them in the bottom compartment
I’m just going back and forth on the website do I want the mini or full size for $10 more lol …
Depends on what you will use it for. The full size won’t be allowed on flights unless it’s your carry on.
Can you do a comparison lo & sons vs beis?
They haven’t written me back, but hopefully one day
@@ItsTheKellys lo and sons? Or Beis?
I already owned the beis bag but lo and sons has not written back.
@@ItsTheKellys thanks for clarification. I just bought a Lo& sons, I will report back. I have the beis mini. I thought it was convertible but when it arrived I found out Nordstrom had corrected the listing. Between the mini and the mini convertible which do you prefer.
@@neshachristian-hendrickson5598 I don’t like the convertible because the bottom is hard to put back on when you zip it off, so I simply just zip it half way when I open it instead.
Would you ever check in your large weekender with other luggage instead of a carry on?
I don’t ever check bags for various reasons, but if you had to, I’d carry on the weekender and check a suitcase. I feel like the canvas material wouldn’t be good to check, Incase it gets dirty or rains.
@@ItsTheKellys Thank you! Very good point. I’m not too keen on the thought of carrying such a large bag on my shoulder, been there done that in October for Japan and it was HARD!! What I think I’ll do is check in a luggage and bring a roller carry on instead and maybe the mini weekender. Thank you :)
Both weekenders have a wonderful trolley pass through to slide on your luggage so you don’t have to carry it! It is rather heavy. I do that a lot with my bags in the airport.
The convertible mini is $108. The regular mini is $88.
Yes this video was made was before the regular mini came out, so the pricing is old in it.
Such a helpful review, I was torn between the two. Thank you!
You’re welcome!