Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
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 | ebags Luxon Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 19in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | Military-grade ballistic material with waterproof zippers and Hypalon reinforcements |
ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 19in on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 1 on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 129 accept both. 38 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 0 accept only the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. ebags Luxon Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 34L more than the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack (34L vs. 0L), while the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.8kg (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 Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack is the better call.