Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 60% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Hip belt: No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 113 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 54 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L carries 6L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 26L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.