Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Aer Capsule Pack (35L)
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $149 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L | Feature | Aer Capsule Pack (35L) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a TPU-film laminate | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Aer Capsule Pack (35L)
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.86 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×14×8.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $293 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L and Aer Capsule Pack (35L)
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Clamshell on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L).
- Passport pocket: Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L).
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L).
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack (35L).
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack (35L).
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Aer Capsule Pack (35L): which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack (35L) carries 10L more than the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L (25L vs. 35L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.86kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Capsule Pack (35L); if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L is the better call.