Shay Mitchell’s Béis Bags Got a Makeover — Here’s What Changed (and What She Packs)

What Is "Talking Shop"?

Talking Shop is a series by NBC Selected where they chat with interesting people about the cool things they buy.

In this article, we talked to Shay Mitchell — actress, founder of the travel brand Béis, and co-founder of Rini (a skincare brand).

Shay Mitchell Reads Your Bag Reviews — Really!

If you’ve ever left a review about the Béis Weekender bag somewhere online, Shay Mitchell has probably read it.

• She sees the good reviews
• She sees the bad ones too
• People said things like: “This is too heavy” or “The straps hurt my shoulders”
• She welcomes all of it!

Important: Béis used almost 8 years of customer comments to completely upgrade its main collection of travel essentials — including the Weekender bag.

Why Did Béis Renovate Its Bags?

Mitchell (who is also the company’s chief creative officer) said:

“It was time for a refresh.”

Béis keeps an open line of communication with customers. Your feedback really changes what they make next! She and her design team got to work using that feedback.

The Big Béis Renovation: What You Need to Know

The “renovation” took about two years and covers nine products. They are all available now:

• The Weekender
• Mini Weekender
• Travel Backpack
• Dopp Kit (a small bag for toiletries)
• Packing Cubes (small to extra large)
• Large Check-In Roller
• Medium Check-In Roller
• Carry-On Roller
• Small Carry-On Roller

What’s New in the Weekender Bag?

Shay still loves the original (“OG”) Weekender, but here’s what they improved:

• Took off a lot of the metal hardware
• Swapped the leather bottom for a canvas one (lighter fabric)
• Added locking zippers
• Added more padding on the shoulder straps (so they hurt less)
• Added an interior divider between the main space and shoe area — you can roll it back to make one big space
• Removed the frame so you can pack it full to the top

Important: The new Weekender is a little lighter, but if you pack heavy stuff, it will still be heavy! They have two sizes:

• Big size = great for road trips, put it on your roller bag
• Mini Weekender = good if you carry it without a roller

Shay’s Must-Have Travel Items (What’s Inside Her Bag)

Here are the things Shay always packs, whether it’s a road trip or a 13-hour flight:

1. Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes

• These kill germs on your hands
• Shay says they help keep her from getting sick while traveling

2. Anker 621 Magnetic Portable Charger (MagGo)

• A tiny battery pack that sticks to the back of your phone
• No cables needed
• Less than half an inch thick
• Takes about 2 hours to recharge when empty
• Shay carries about three chargers with her!

3. Chomps Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Sticks

• She avoids expensive airport food
• She brings her own snacks as a “pre-travel ritual”
• Also likes: Aloha protein bars and Better Sours gummies

4. Shark ChillPill (Personal Fan & Cooler)

• It was almost 100°F and super humid when we spoke
• This little device kept her cool
• Comes with 3 attachments for: fan, mist, and cooling plate
• You can hold it or stand it up on a table

5. HydraLyte Fizzy Electrolyte Powder

• Electrolytes = minerals that help your body stay hydrated
• She uses the lemon-flavored, low-sugar single packets
• Just mix with water!

6. Rini Daily Barrier Cream

• A cream for head-to-toe moisture
• Made in Korea, originally for kids but adults can use it
• Fragrance-free, good for sensitive skin
• Has ceramides, shea butter, vitamin E, and Centella asiatica
• Accepted by the National Eczema Association
• Shay co-founded Rini in November 2025

Why Trust NBC Selected?

This article was written by a reporter from NBC Selected who runs the Talking Shop series. She has interviewed people like Paris Hilton and Chace Crawford. For this story, she spoke directly with Shay Mitchell about Béis’ new products and favorite travel items.

Summary

Béis just gave its core travel collection a big upgrade after listening to nearly 8 years of customer reviews. The Weekender bag is now lighter, comfier, and easier to pack. Shay Mitchell also shared her travel bag staples: hand wipes, a magnetic phone charger, jerky snacks, a personal cooling fan, electrolyte powder, and a soothing body cream. Her advice? Keep sharing feedback — brands really do listen!

FAQ

1. Did Béis really read customer reviews for 8 years?
Yes! Shay Mitchell and her team used almost eight years of comments to redesign their main travel products.

2. Is the new Weekender much lighter?
It is slightly lighter, but a bag full of heavy items will still feel heavy. Two sizes are offered for different travel styles.

3. What is a Dopp Kit?
A Dopp Kit is just a small bag used to hold your toiletry items like toothpaste and shampoo when you travel.

4. Can adults use Rini cream?
Yes! Rini was made for kids, but the Daily Barrier Cream is safe and great for adults with sensitive or dry skin.

5. Where can I get these Béis products?
All nine renovated products (like the Weekender and Carry-On rollers) are available now from Béis.