Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L

Front facing view of the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L
Capacity50 L
Weight1.8 kg
Dimensions51×32×28 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$260

Feature by feature

Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50LFeaturePatagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
back Passport front
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
N Laptop N
2 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
N Water Resistant Y
Material
100% Polyester (recycled)8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate

Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L

Capacity34 L
Weight2.9 kg
Dimensions52×33×20 cm
Airline fit88%
Price$360

Key differences between the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L and Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L

Both have: sternum strap.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L, and 140 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.

Only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L: which should you pack?

The Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L carries 16L more than the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L (50L vs. 34L), while the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L is the lighter pack at 1.8kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; if you want to travel lighter, the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L is the better call.