Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $141 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | 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 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 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 Classic Pro 32L and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L carries 2L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L (32L vs. 30L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L is the better call.