Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. LL Bean Continental
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 | LL Bean Continental |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 1000-denier Kodra |
LL Bean Continental
| Capacity | 41 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and LL Bean Continental
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Other on the LL Bean Continental.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the LL Bean Continental.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 3 on the LL Bean Continental.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the LL Bean Continental.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 34 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 4 accept only the LL Bean Continental.
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, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the LL Bean Continental fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. LL Bean Continental: which should you pack?
The LL Bean Continental carries 7L more than the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L (34L vs. 41L), while the LL Bean Continental is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (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 LL Bean Continental; if you want to travel lighter, the LL Bean Continental is the better call.