L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled 600-denier polyester PFC/PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L and Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
- Opening: Other on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Backpack straps: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Sternum strap: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Water resistant: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Both have: passport pocket.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L, and 79 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L carries 1L more than the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L (35L vs. 34L), while the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L is the better call.