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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5x8vso1g7u/gregory-alpaca-40/cfu6ztpam5/patagonia-black-hole-duffel-bag-70l/"
title: "Gregory Alpaca 40 vs Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L"
description: "Gregory Alpaca 40 vs Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L

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

## [Gregory Alpaca 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5x8vso1g7u/gregory-alpaca-40/)

by [Gregory](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gregory)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57.9×33.8×28.7 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating</td><td>900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cfu6ztpam5/patagonia-black-hole-duffel-bag-70l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633419442/carryons/Black_Hole_Duffel_Bag_70_Liters_tcgdey.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>70 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.44 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>72×45×34 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$158</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.