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title: "Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ait0dfd8mm/patagonia-black-hole-mlc-wheeled-duffel-34l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$360</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate</td><td>1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/g9gkqqi9n3/tom-bihn-aeronaut-30l/)

by [Tom Bihn](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tom Bihn)

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600830/carryons/aeronaut30_gvxzea.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.