Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L | Feature | The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 |
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 15in on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 6 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 13L more than the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L (34L vs. 21L), while the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L is the better call.