Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Allpa 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Allpa 28 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | 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 Cotopaxi Allpa 28 and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Passport pocket: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 28; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 134 accept both. 4 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28, and 35 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Allpa 28 vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits 89% 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 Cotopaxi Allpa 28 is the better call.