Trakke Stor vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
- Sternum strap: No on the Trakke Stor; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Trakke Stor; No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Trakke Stor; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Only the Trakke Stor fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Trakke Stor vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 4L more than the Trakke Stor (30L vs. 34L), while the Trakke Stor is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Trakke Stor fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Trakke Stor is the better call.