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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2b8htl0u8b/patagonia-black-hole-pack-25l/53yii2r1hk/waterfield-air-porter/"
title: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs Waterfield Air Porter"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs Waterfield Air Porter: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Waterfield Air Porter

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2b8htl0u8b/patagonia-black-hole-pack-25l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632922359/carryons/Patagonia_Black_Hole_Pack_25L_nxbgmj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L | Feature | Waterfield Air Porter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a TPU-film laminate</td><td>1680 Denier black Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Air Porter](https://onebag.travel/carryon/53yii2r1hk/waterfield-air-porter/)

by [Waterfield](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waterfield)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$420</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L and Waterfield Air Porter

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Other on the Waterfield Air Porter.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Hideable on the Waterfield Air Porter.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Removable on the Waterfield Air Porter.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; 7 on the Waterfield Air Porter.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L, and 5 accept only the Waterfield Air Porter.

### Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Waterfield Air Porter fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Waterfield Air Porter: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L** carries 3L more than the **Waterfield Air Porter** (25L vs. 22L), while the **Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Waterfield Air Porter** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L is the better call.