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title: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack"
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# Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack

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 | 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 |

<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>Wear- and water-resistant nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lf3hwrvu1r/nomatic-navigator-collapsible-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630495014/carryons/Nomatic_Navigator_Collapsible_Backpack_fxw9n6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×27×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.