Nordace Comino Travelpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Comino Travelpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $178 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Comino Travelpack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester, Micro-fiber vegan leather | 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 Nordace Comino Travelpack and Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Comino Travelpack, and 11 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Nordace Comino Travelpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Comino Travelpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (24L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.29kg). 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 Nordace Comino Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.