Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. GORUCK GR2 34
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 | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and GORUCK GR2 34
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 34.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 35 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries the same capacity as the GORUCK GR2 34 (34L vs. 34L), while the GORUCK GR2 34 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (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 Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR2 34 is the better call.