Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero ADV 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $134 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero ADV 42L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet | 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 Cabin Zero ADV 42L and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV 42L, and 7 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero ADV 42L carries 12L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L (42L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Cabin Zero ADV 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the better call.