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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7cu1rdm63m/cabin-zero-adv-42l/pdldce0pvf/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-30l/"
title: "Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L"
description: "Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7cu1rdm63m/cabin-zero-adv-42l/pdldce0pvf/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-30l/"
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# Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cabin Zero ADV 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7cu1rdm63m/cabin-zero-adv-42l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero ADV 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621493366/carryons/ADV_42L_ujgmua.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$134</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet</td><td>8.7-oz 300-denier</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pdldce0pvf/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-30l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.