‘It is the worst product I have ever purchased in my life’: NYC woman buys BÉIS bag as personal item. Now she’s deinfluencing you
Not every influencer-approved product lives up to the hype. One New York City woman learned this the hard way after purchasing a BÉIS bag she thought would upgrade her travel game—but instead, it’s what she calls “the worst bag on planet earth.”
Here’s which celebrity-backed brand is to blame.
NYC Woman Warns Against Viral BÉIS Bag
In a trending video with more than 17,000 views, content creator Andrea Tamanas (@andreatamanas0) shared her brutally honest review of a BÉIS bag she’d recently purchased as a personal item for flights.
“Do not order this bag for any reason,” she says. “It is the worst product I have ever purchased in my life. I think it’s also the worst bag on planet Earth.”
Tamanas had initially been drawn to the bag’s sleek leather design, thinking it would be a cute upgrade from her usual backpack.
“My mom said this looks like what doctors used to come to your house with back in the day so now I can’t unsee it and now I think it’s ugly,” Tamanas explains.
Plus, she points out that many airlines might not accept it as a personal item because it’s too big, and even if they do, the bag takes up so much space under the seat that “you’re probably gonna be uncomfortable.”
And it’s not practical at all when it’s actually filled up; the ergonomics make it too uncomfortable to carry when heavy.
“I did the mistake of not having a carry on during this trip and so basically I was lugging this around with me the whole time,” she says. “I dislocated my shoulder and I’m like not even being dramatic.”
And the hardware is already rusting and making sounds.
“Do not buy a BÉIS bag. That’s all I have to say,” she concludes.
What Counts as a Personal Item?
If you’re planning to use a bag as your personal item on a flight, size matters, and airline rules can be surprisingly strict.
According to NerdWallet, personal items should typically fit under the seat in front of you. For most airlines, that means dimensions shouldn’t exceed 18 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 8 inches high. Examples include purses, laptop bags, small backpacks, and briefcases.
But here’s where it gets tricky: each airline sets its own rules. Delta specifically states that personal items are things like purses, small backpacks, and laptops. American Airlines caps personal items at 18″ x 14″ x 8″. Alaska Airlines doesn’t list specific personal item dimensions but expects passengers to be able to lift anything going in the overhead bin themselves.
A bag that’s too large for under-seat storage might get you flagged at the gate and you may be forced to pay to check it.
The Verdict on BÉIS Bags
BÉIS luggage has become internet famous thanks to celebrity founder Shay Mitchell and countless TikTok endorsements. But buyer reviews paint a more complicated picture.
On Trustpilot, BÉIS holds a 1.8 out of 5-star rating based on 216 reviews. A whopping 77% of reviewers gave the brand just one star. Common complaints include broken zippers, peeling vegan leather trim, and poor customer service experiences.
Good Housekeeping put BÉIS luggage through rigorous lab testing and found mixed results. While the bags didn’t dent during drop tests, they scratched and scuffed easily, especially around edges, zippers, and handles. Testers noted the textured matte finish helps hide damage better than shiny suitcases, but recommended using a magic eraser to buff out marks.
The magazine said BÉIS works best for casual travelers who only fly a few times per year and don’t mind babying their bags. Frequent flyers might want to invest in more durable brands.
As one Good Housekeeping editor put it, “What it lacks in durability, Beis makes up for with premium details.”
@andreatamanas I think the worst travel bag ever invented in the history of life. Also it’s Sunday ignore how I look #travelbag #beis #travelessentials #travel #beisbag ♬ Yacht Club – MusicBox
What do viewers say?
“I just got the Luka duffle and love it. Maybe try that one,” a top comment read.
“Calpak is way better, nothing could make me buy Beis. I’m so sorry!!!” a person said.
“I bought it. I hate it. It’s so heavy, cumbersome, and non-functional. If you’re standing still – it looks sleek/luxurious. If you’re actually walking through an airport, you’re lopsided and limping,” another wrote.
The Mary Sue reached out to Tamanas for comment via email and TikTok direct message and to BEIS via email.
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