Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
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 | United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | |
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Other on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 15in on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 2, side on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 14 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 9L more than the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall (34L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall 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 Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L is the better call.