Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 15in on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack, and 2 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 4L more than the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack (26L vs. 30L), while the Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Burton Multipath 26L Commuter Pack is the better call.