Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Travel Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | 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 Nomatic Travel Backpack and Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 3 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L carries 2L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.