Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Eastpak Travelpack
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 | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester |
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and Eastpak Travelpack
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 4 on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 17in on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 1, side on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 79 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 0 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Eastpak Travelpack carries 8L more than the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L (34L vs. 42L), while the Eastpak Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Eastpak Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eastpak Travelpack is the better call.