Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
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 Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 8.7-oz 300-denier |
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 1, side on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 5L more than the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L (25L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.