Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 16in on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, 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. 11 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L: which should you pack?
The Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L (26L vs. 26L), while the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the better call.