Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $128 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 49 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 14L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (36L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.34kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.