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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2b8htl0u8b/patagonia-black-hole-pack-25l/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/"
title: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs Waterfield Bolt"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L vs Waterfield Bolt: 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 Bolt

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 Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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>Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Bolt](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/)

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

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Bolt](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601124122/carryons/waterfieldbolt_mfie4n.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>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×32×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

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

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; Front on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L; No on the Waterfield Bolt.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L, and 5 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.

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

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Waterfield Bolt fits

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

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

The **Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L** carries 8L more than the **Waterfield Bolt** (25L vs. 17L), while the **Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 25L** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Waterfield Bolt** 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.