I spent $635 on 9 TikTok-approved travel products and I'd recommend almost all of them to a frequent traveler

Mitchell, known for her roles in "Pretty Little Liars," "You," and "Dollface," founded Béis in 2018.

"I've been very fortunate in my life to be able to travel to a lot of places from an early age and with that experience has come a lot of different suitcases and bags," Mitchell told Condé Nast Traveler in March.

"I began to think that I could create the product that I've always wanted for myself and that I think other people would enjoy. Nothing excites me more — I could talk about bags and zippers and all of it forever," she continued.

The Weekender was one of the first products that was included in Béis' initial launches, and it has since become a social-media favorite. I bought mine back in April 2021, when I was riding high off the idea that traveling was back after the pandemic halted everything.

I've converted a few people in my life to Béis fans, including my roommate, my brother, and my mom. Between the different pockets inside, the keychain clasp, the zip-up flap in the back to attach it to my roller luggage, and — most importantly — the shoe compartment on the bottom, I've found everything to my liking.

I've seen some complaints online that the bag can be a bit heavy to carry, but I tend not to overstuff mine to ensure it fits as a carry-on item. But I could see how carrying it on one shoulder might be problematic for some people. Béis did not respond to Insider's request for comment regarding this potential issue.

The beige color gave me pause at first, especially since Béis offers more color ways, but it's held up much better than I thought. I was anticipating having to whip out the Tide to Go constantly, but it hasn't been used once.

I spent around 10 days in Dublin and Copenhagen, my first trip overseas since 2019 — and my first trip since I became a full-on TikTok addict.

As The New York Times reported in September, more and more people are using TikTok as a search engine, especially Gen Z. While I'm firmly a millennial, I do see the benefits of using TikTok in that way. In my experience, the app is like Instagram, YouTube, Yelp, and Google all in one: You can search for items or restaurants, see what they look like and how they're used, and read comments to see what people actually think.

For my trip, I used TikTok to look up places to stay, restaurants, activities, and travel must-haves.

This last search led me to an entire world that I began calling "PackTok," with influencers creating ASMR-esque videos of packing their luggage and other bags with aesthetically pleasing items.

Since I had such success with my Weekender, I decided to listen to TikTok and purchase some of the most-seen products on the app.

The company has only grown in popularity since I purchased my Weekender. In April 2023, Womens Wear Daily reported that the brand had reached $120 million in profitable revenue.

Béis offers three separate sizes of luggage: a carry-on, a 26-inch roller, and a 29-inch roller. I chose a beige shade that would match my Weekender.

After watching TikToks like this one by @jamesandcaleigha, I was excited to see just how much could fit inside one of the checked rollers.

This roller was apparently designed by someone who knows that travelers love to maximize every bit of space. The left side of the suitcase features a panel with two pockets: One is waterproof so your wet bathing suits and other clothes won't taint the rest of the your clothes. Underneath the panel is more space.

On the right side there is a detachable insert with a zipper pocket on one side and a mesh pocket on the other — perfect for underwear, socks, and other delicates.

The suitcase also came with a laundry bag, another bag, and a hidden zippered pocket inside the suitcase.

The built-in scale was an incredible feature, especially for someone without a scale in their apartment. With this bag, I just simply had to pick up my suitcase and check if a little window on the handle turned red. If it did, the bag was over 50 pounds.

As you can see, I was traveling with a lot. I attached my backpack — my personal, under-seat item — to the suitcase using its strap to give my back a break while I walked through the streets to my hotel.

The set I opted for came with three packing cubes of varied sizes, a shoe bag, an underwear bag, a socks bag, a cosmetics bag, and a drawstring bag. I chose this set from Bagail for two reasons: I liked the color and I liked that they could all be consolidated into one bag for storage, as seen in a TikTok video by @torilanaee.

I ended up using all three cubes and the shoe bag because I had already purchased a cosmetics bag, my suitcase came with a drawstring bag, and I just threw my underwear and socks into the mesh compartment of my suitcase.

It's possible that I tried to force too much clothing into the cubes, but when I was using the compression straps to squeeze everything inside, one snapped. As such, I decided not to use the straps on the rest of my cubes.

Bagail has not responded to Insider's request for comment.

Packing cubes are something that the internet has been telling me to use forever, way before I was on TikTok. And while I liked the way they looked in my suitcase, I still can't decide if they actually helped me pack more than usual, or if they were necessary for me to stay organized.

I know other people swear by them, but I didn't find them particularly helpful when I was rifling through my suitcase over the course of my trip.

These scrapes were likely due to how the baggage was handled on my flights, as well as my own to-ing and fro-ing. Any hard-shell suitcase will take some bangs and bumps along the way, so I wasn't surprised that there some damage, and I know I selected a lighter color among the options available, but still I didn't realize the marks would be so noticeable.

Béis has not responded to Insider's request for comment.

Overall, I was pleased with my experience with both Béis pieces of luggage, even if the beige might not have been the most practical choice.

That said, I've gotten a suitcase stolen from the airport before, so at least this unique color would be easy to spot at baggage claim.

Toiletry and cosmetic cases can take a beating between the products shoved into them and the rough-and-tumble of traveling. While $75 for the CalPak case seemed like a lot for such a simple item, I figured that I've spent at least that much over the years purchasing other similar products that broke quickly. I thought that this one, at least, could be a real investment.

Also, when I saw just how many products could be packed into this case, as seen in this TikTok video by @mariannejthepa, I knew it could be helpful, as I pack so much.

Compared to simple zippered pouches — which always force me to dump my products out on the counter to find what I need — this cosmetics case made it quite easy to locate what I was looking for.

I used one side for makeup and the other for haircare, skincare, and body wash.

I thought this purchase was definitely worth it.

CalPak appears to have a good warranty policy, with its products coming with a one-, two-, or five-year warranty.

On CalPak's website, the case has 4.8 stars with over 440 reviews, proving I'm not alone in my newfound devotion to this case.

I used to travel with my makeup brushes either loose in a cosmetics bag or in a Ziploc.

This Feryes brush holder is sealed with a magnetic latch and could easily fit inside my cosmetics case. I thought it was cheap and worth buying.

Apple introduced the AirTag, a tracking device designed to help users keep track of their items, in April 2021.

Since then, airlines and airports have become the villains in some travelers' horror stories, as some luggage has found its way seemingly everywhere except its final destination. TikTokers began slipping AirTags in their luggage so they'd know if their bags made it on the plane and to the correct destination.

In theory, that's a good plan. But I found myself anxiously checking the Find My app over and over again to make sure my luggage was still with me. Thankfully it was, but what if it wasn't? What could I have actually accomplished if my bag ended up in Spain instead of Ireland?

I think, for me, it's worth living in ignorant bliss. Maybe I'll attach the AirTag to my keys or wallet instead, so I can find them if I misplace them.

While I admit it does look sleek, and it's cool that it provides a mist rather than a gel or liquid, I still can't recommend spending $10 on hand sanitizer. You can get other hand sanitizers in larger quantities for less money, and with the same strong scent. In my opinion, there are other things you can spend $10 on.

When reached by Insider about this product, Touchland said the brand combines "sleek and convenient designs" with a focus on skincare and scent.

"Touchland is a lifestyle brand that creates elevated personal care products," a rep said.

"While the brand plays in a commoditized industry, Touchland has been able to create a new market for people who value innovation, quality, and style in their personal care products," the rep continued.

I'm a diehard Apple user, with an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch. Traveling with all of that can be a hassle — it can be annoying to carry three separate chargers for the different products.

At home, I have a charging station that fits my watch, phone, and headphones, and I was excited to discover that I could purchase a foldable one from Amazon after seeing it briefly in this TikTok by @teresalauracaruso.

I really appreciated the foldable aspect. This could slip into any bag or even a coat pocket. No more dealing with tangled cords and clunky power cubes.

Something else I like about wireless charging is that it forces me to put away my phone at night to charge it. Like others, I've been known to scroll on my phone for hours at bedtime, which has been shown to disrupt sleep. Now, I'm forced to put it away and actually go to bed.

Portable chargers used to be these little bricks that you'd have to carry around with your phone and a little cord in order to use. But since Apple introduced MagSafe, a special type of wireless charging, in October 2020, there have been innovations in the world of portable charging.

I already use a MagSafe wallet/PopSocket combo on my phone, so I'm used to holding some extra weight on my device. And since my iPhone is running at 85% battery capacity, I knew I'd need a portable charger if I was going to be out all day on my travels.

When I saw TikTok user @angelicasong raving about this charger, I knew I had to try it. The one she recommended cost a little more money and had a feature where you could also use it as a phone stand, which I didn't really need, so I opted for the cheaper version that was solely a charger.

This charger seamlessly attached to my device, brought my phone from 20% to 100% over the course of an hour or two, and still had enough juice so my friends could use it too.

The items I would recommend to anyone would be the portable charger, the Weekender, the makeup-brush holder, and the charging pad. My cosmetics case and suitcase were also great, but they were definitely splurges.

While I can see their benefits, the Touchland hand sanitizer and the AirTag, on the other hand, just weren't for me.