Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Hip belt: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Both have: 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L carries 2L more than the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 (24L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L is the better call.