Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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) | 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Water resistant: No on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 21 accept only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L, and 4 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L carries 5L more than the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L (50L vs. 55L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L is the better call.