Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Totepack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide (recycled) Produced without PFAS | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 14 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 11L more than the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack (23L vs. 34L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the better call.