Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
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 | Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a TPU-film laminate | Wear- and water-resistant nylon |
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L and Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; 16in on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; No on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L carries 8L more than the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack (25L vs. 17L), while the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.