Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
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 | Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 | TPU main fabric |
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 13in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
Both have: 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 14 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
Only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 2L more than the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L (34L vs. 32L), while the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits 96% 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 Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the better call.