Arcido Saxon vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Arcido Saxon vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 3L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (25L vs. 22L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Saxon fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.