Béis Virtual Warehouse Sale: The best deals on luggage, work totes, backpacks and more
Below, I rounded up some of the best deals available during the Béis' warehouse sale. Keep in mind that the brand's popular items will likely sell out quickly, so be sure to shop while you still can.
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Best deals from the Béis warehouse sale
The Carry-On Roller
NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez has had this carry-on for over two years and says it's one of her most durable options. She loves that, despite being carry-on sized, the suitcase fits everything she needs due to the extra, expandable space. It also has a cushioned handle that makes rolling the carry-on much easier, even on the cobblestoned streets of Europe, says Alvarez. 'I've taken it on domestic trips and international [trips] to England, Costa Rica, Italy and France and it still rolls and looks like I just got it,' she says.
The Weekender
This weekender bag is perfect for long weekend trips and shorter getaways. It has a large and spacious canvas body and a leather trim, along with a zippered pocket on the back that functions as a trolley sleeve, according to the brand. Alvarez especially loves the bag's bottom compartment, which she says fits three to four pairs of her shoes.
The Commuter Duffle
Alvarez says this bag was one of her essentials as a former super-commuter. It has multiple interior packers, including a zipper pocket, mesh packers and a laptop pocket, along with three exterior pockets, according to the brand. 'I could easily fit all my belongings for a short weekend away or a quick trip to the city without having to worry about not having enough room,' she says. She also likes that the bag's water-resistant, nylon exterior keeps her things protected from rain and snow.
The Large Work Tote
Alvarez refers to this work tote as a 'modern-day Mary Poppins bag' because she says it can hold everything she needs. It has an adjustable strap, a trolley pass, a padded laptop sleeve, a key ring and pockets on both the inside and outside, according to the brand. 'The structure remains intact no matter what I put it through, which keeps all of my belongings safe from any outside damage. 'So yes, social media was right — it lives up to the hype,' says Alvarez. NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio uses the regular size to take her laptop, notebooks and other work essentials into her office. 'Not only is it the perfect size for all my belongings, but it also looks super stylish. It's a great bag to transition from the office to a night out,' says Godio.
The Mini Weekender
NBC Select editorial assistant Caitlin Cusack says that she 'cannot travel without this bag'. It's big enough to fit all she needs for a few days away, but is also small enough to take as a personal item on a plane, says Cusack. The bag has a bottom compartment that's great for shoes and bigger items like hair tools, and its internal pockets make organizing clothes easy. 'The only downside for me is that it can get heavy quickly, so it's not the easiest to carry,' she says. 'I usually put this bag on top of my suitcase, but if I have to carry it for a long period of time, I'd opt for a backpack.'
The Béisics Backpack
Cusack originally got this bag to use as an everyday backpack in college, and she says the padded shoulder straps made it easy to carry it around all day without any pain. Although the bag looks like it's on the smaller side, it can still fit a laptop, multiple books, a water bottle and more, says Cusack. The backpack also has a key leash inside of the front pocket that Cusack says helped her keep track of her student ID. 'Now, I love taking this bag to coffee shops when I work from home because it fits all of my everyday essentials without feeling too heavy,' she says.
The Commuter Tote
This bag is spacious, easy to clean and stores everything you need for your morning commute, which is why Alvarez says it's one of her favorite work bags. 'When I would do daily trips to the city during my super commute, I fit my notebook, laptop, Béis cosmetic case and a new change of work clothes and I still had room,' she says. Alvarez also likes that the adjustable strap lets her wear it as both a weekender and a purse.
The Hanging Cosmetic Case
Alvarez, who has the regular cosmetic case from Béis, says it's one of her favorite options for toiletries when travelling because of its spaciousness. This hanging version is made from a durable, easy-to-clean nylon and includes interior pockets to organize your makeup, skin care and more, according to the brand. It unfolds into a three-tier case that you can hang up on your door or bathroom towel rack for convenience, and includes a clear, TSA-approved travel pouch.
The Backpack
This backpack's padded sleeves make it comfortable to use all day, and the trolley pass-through sleeve makes it easy to carry with luggage. . Alvarez says she likes using it as her personal item on flights because it lets her get away with packing much more than some of her other bags.
More Béis warehouse sale deals to shop now
Up to 25% off The Sport Sling
Up to 25% off The Medium Check-In Roller
Up to 25% off The Packing Cubes
Up to 25% off The Expandable Backpack
Up to 25% off The Travel Wallet
Up to 25% off The Backpack Diaper Bag
Up to 25% off The Mini Roller
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