The New Béis Day Tripper Made Me Ditch My Duffle Bag for Good—Here’s Why

Fast Facts

• Color Options: Atlas Pink, black, maple
• Total Number of Pockets: 6 (1 exterior, 5 interior)
• Special Storage Features: key leash, laptop sleeve, trolley pass (that zips at the bottom to turn into a pocket), separate compartment for shoes/dirty clothes
• Dimensions: 17.5" H x 7" W x 13.7" L

How Much Can the Day Tripper Hold?

The Day Tripper is aptly named—it’s ideal for an overnight trip or, if you’re a light packer, a two- to three-day stay. It could also make for a great gym bag or hospital bag, since it’s just roomy enough to hold your laptop, two to three outfits (provided they aren’t very bulky), a spare pair of shoes, a water bottle, small toiletries bag, chargers, a mini first aid kit (some Band-Aids and hand sanitizer, in my case) and wallet.

While there is a key leash to attach your keys to—so they never get lost to the abyss of the bottom of the bag—I preferred stashing mine in a lululemon belt bag, along with my wallet, phone, ear buds and lip balm, so I had easy access to those essentials.

The Day Tripper’s Pros:

Its narrower shape makes it much easier to weave through crowds, and its water-repellent nylon is a must for travel, a trait that was cemented early on my first trip, when a stranger’s coffee dribbled down the side of it on a crowded train. One wipe of a napkin, and it was gone. (However, I tested the Maple colorway, so it’s easier to hide stains than, say, Atlas Pink.)

Its best feature, however, is a marked change from the Weekender and Mini Weekender—you can unzip and roll up the liner separating the tote bag from the shoe compartment on the bottom of the bag, resulting in a deeper, more spacious bag overall. That versatility came in handy when repurposing the bag to stow extra diapers and wipes, or cram in a blanket for a picnic at the park.

With all of the pockets, it’s easy to stay organized, so you’re not rummaging around in the security line at the airport, frantically searching for your boarding pass, ID or tablet.

The Day Tripper’s Cons:

While the Day Tripper is less bulky than your typical duffle bag, if you’re planning a three- or four-day weekend, you might be hard-pressed to fit everything inside. Unless it’s a tropical vacay and you plan on wearing mostly bathing suits and coverups (in which case, jealous!). It’s also too big to comfortably be a daily commuter bag, unless you’re heading to the gym before or after work.

And, like any bag with a bottom compartment, you’ll want to ensure it’s thoroughly zipped. I didn’t and had a bit of a Cinderella moment as I dashed out of work, only for a stranger to shout, “hey, you lost a shoe!” after it slipped out of the bottom of my bag. Whoops.