Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
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 | Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 | 1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining |
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Other on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Side on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Removable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 5 on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 5 accept only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
Only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 4L more than the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L (34L vs. 30L), while the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L fits 91% 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 Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L is the better call.