Travel Gear · Head-to-head
NOMATIC Garment Bag vs BEIS The Garment Duffle Bag
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Garment Bags: Which to Buy and Which to Skip comparison.
The NOMATIC bag combines three-suit capacity, a size 13 shoe pocket, a pass-through and a light stated weight at a mid-range price. The BEIS Garment Duffle costs a little less and doubles as a duffle with a laptop pocket, at the cost of extra weight.
NOMATIC Garment Bag
Buy itA slim, water-resistant fold-over garment bag that holds up to three suits and a pair of men's shoes, with a pass-through for your roller.
- NOMATIC says the full garment sleeve holds up to three suits or a mix of hanging clothes, and the shoe pocket fits men's shoes up to a US size 13.
- It weighs a stated 3.3 pounds and measures 21 x 21.5 x 3 inches folded.
- You can carry it on the removable padded shoulder strap or slide the luggage pass-through over a rolling suitcase handle.
- NOMATIC does not publish a capacity in liters, so comparing packing volume with other bags is harder.
- The warranty policy lists 5 years for bags and 1 year for accessories, and the product page does not say which applies to this bag.
- It is a hanging bag, not a duffle, so casual clothes and toiletries need another bag.
BEIS The Garment Duffle Bag
Buy itA garment bag that folds into a 44-liter duffle, with a padded 15-inch laptop pocket and a foam belt to soften fold lines.
- It converts from a hanging garment bag into a duffle, so one bag carries both formal and casual clothes, at a stated 44 liters.
- A padded laptop pocket fits up to a 15-inch laptop, and organizational pockets hold shoes and other items.
- A padded foam belt reduces fold lines, and a built-in garment hook and key leash are included.
- At a stated 4.1 pounds it is the heaviest of the non-rolling bags here.
- The listed 22.8-inch length is slightly over a 22-inch carry-on limit, so check your airline.
- No warranty term is stated on the product page.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| NOMATIC Garment Bag Our pick | BEIS The Garment Duffle Bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Suit and dress travelers who want a light carry-on garment bag that rides on top of a roller. | Wedding guests and weekend travelers who need one dressy outfit plus casual clothes in a single carry-on. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$ · mid-range |
| Type | Fold-over hanging bag | Garment duffle (converts) |
| Stated capacity | Up to 3 suits (no liters) | 44 L |
| Stated weight | 3.3 lb | 4.1 lb |
| Folded dimensions | 21 x 21.5 x 3 in | 22.8 x 9 x 13 in |
| Shoe storage | Pocket fits men's US 13 | Organizational pockets |
| Trolley sleeve | Yes, pass-through | Not listed |
| Laptop pocket | Not listed | Padded, up to 15 in |
| Warranty | Limited; 5 yr bags or 1 yr accessories per policy | Not stated on page |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the NOMATIC Garment Bag if
suit and dress travelers who want a light carry-on garment bag that rides on top of a roller.
Know before buying: nOMATIC does not publish a capacity in liters, so comparing packing volume with other bags is harder.
Pick the BEIS The Garment Duffle Bag if
wedding guests and weekend travelers who need one dressy outfit plus casual clothes in a single carry-on.
Know before buying: at a stated 4.1 pounds it is the heaviest of the non-rolling bags here.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the NOMATIC Garment Bag - A slim, water-resistant fold-over garment bag that holds up to three suits and a pair of men's shoes, with a pass-through for your roller. Choose the BEIS The Garment Duffle Bag instead if wedding guests and weekend travelers who need one dressy outfit plus casual clothes in a single carry-on.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Garment Bags: Which to Buy and Which to Skip.