Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L

Capacity 55 L
Weight 1.2 kg 2.6 lbs
Dimensions 58×34×24 cm 22.8×13.3×9.5 in
Airline fit 5 % of airlines
Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
Deeper stats
Capacity-to-weight 45.8 L/kg 21.2 L/lb High
Cubic space 47.3 L 2881 in³
Rated vs. shell -7 L-7 L Low
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 5% (10/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 5% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

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Our verdict

Reasons to buy

  • Could be folded into its own pocket for a more compact form factor for storage.
  • Highly durable and made from recycled polyester
  • Can be considered lightweight for the capacity it can hold.
  • Can be carried as a backpack or as a duffel bag.

Things to consider

  • Could use some more weight management features such as a sternum strap and/or hip straps.
  • A little bit more organization would be better.
  • No water bottle pocket.

What reviewers said

  • "This bag holds tons of clothing and gear. Very durable and easy to throw on your shoulders if you need to carry it for distance. Just buy it!"
  • "Bought this to stop overpacking my smaller duffle and this is such an upgrade it makes me wonder why I did not do it earlier. Great bag for long weekend trips and definitely capacity to hold plenty for cold-weather weekends or 5-day warm weather trip with ease."
  • "This bag holds so much, is incredibly durable, and is very easy to carry. Packed to the brim it holds as much as a checked bag, but I've flown multiple times fitting it in the overhead of a big plane. Good job Patagonia!"
  • "I have 5 BH Duffles (100l, 2-90l, 60l, and a 55l). We use them for sailing, travel, and as a waterproof bag for towels on our runabout. They are indestructible and hold a week's worth of clothing...."

Reviews from around the web

Review: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag (55L)
bermstyle.com
Patagonia is known for making low-impact goods, and while the bag utilizes recycled polyester for the materials, the durability and long usable life of the bag is really what will keep its carbon footprint down in the long run, as they’re known for lasting years....if you’re looking to invest in gear that will not only hold up (Case in point, I have several other gear bags in need of repair with torn seams and holes) but still look good after a few seasons of use, it’s hard to go wrong with a Patagonia product.
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L | Review
outdoorsmagic.com
“As far as I can tell, having tested this new recycled one over the last few weeks, there’s absolutely no difference in terms of look, feel or performance. It’s the same does-it-all duffel; the one I can rely on to keep my kit dry in the rain (though it’s not fully waterproof), that allows me to carry heavy loads comfortably, and that, when it’s not needed, can be tucked away without taking up a bunch of space. My original one (which I’ll be passing on to a new home) is in great nick despite a lot of use. I expect this one will last just as well.
Gear Review: 55-Liter Patagonia Black Hole Duffel
fasterskier.com
Since this trip, the Black Hole Duffel has been put through its paces as a go-to gear bag, housing my extra food, water, and change of clothes that are tossed in the car for after a long run. It is also a great size for weekend getaways...you can feel good about the impact your purchase has on the environment. The polyester body and nylon webbing are 100% post-consumer recycled materials, approved by industry leader bluesign technologies.

Features

Storage
Compression No
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Clamshell
Passport Side
Passthrough Yes
Carry
Backpack Removable
Hip Belt No
Sternum Strap Yes
Inside
Laptop No
Main Compartments 2
Organizer No
Outside
Hard Shell No
Rain-fly No
Water Bottle Holder No
Water Resistant Yes
Material:
100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate

Fits the carry-on limits of 10 airlines

Adria Airways Air New Zealand Azul Airlines Conviasa Frontier Airlines Island Air PenAir Southwest Airlines Sun Country Virgin America

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