Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 4 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 3L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (25L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.