Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Alpaca 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.9×33.8×28.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Alpaca 40 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×45×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $158 |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
- Compression straps: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 1 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Gregory Alpaca 40, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
Only the Gregory Alpaca 40 fits
Virgin America.
Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L carries 30L more than the Gregory Alpaca 40 (40L vs. 70L), while the Gregory Alpaca 40 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Alpaca 40 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Alpaca 40 is the better call.