Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×45×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $158 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 180 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
When it comes to durable, versatile carry-on backpacks, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L are both top contenders. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara, standing a respectable 44 inches tall with a 24 inch width and 10 inch depth, is an impressive specimen. Crafted from 500D Cordura, it's a hardy and reliable choice for any traveler. This bag clocks in light at 0.7 lbs and comes with a solid 16 liters of storage capacity. Customers raved about its exceptional design and build quality, finding it to be more than satisfactory for their day hiking excursions.
Comparatively, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L boasts a beefier stature at 34 inches tall, a whopping 45 inches wide, and a deep 72 inches. Weighing a bit more at 1.44 lbs, it offers an extensive 70 liters of capacity. It's constructed from 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, further lined with 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, offering both sustainability and toughness.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara: 44"H x 24"W x 10"D, 0.7 lbs, 16L capacity, made of 500D Cordura, compatible with 100% of airlines.
- Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L: 34"H x 45"W x 72"D, 1.44 lbs, 70L capacity, made of 900D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop and 200D 100% recycled polyester, compatible with 18% of airlines.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara stands out with its universal airline compatibility and reviewer applause for the design, build quality, and convenient central zipper. The Patagonia Black Hole® impressed users with its high capacity despite being lightweight, along with its weather resistance properties, and the versatility in carrying options. The use of recycled materials stood out as a conscious choice without compromising durability. At the end of the day, both bags have clear advantages and their appeal would depend on the specific needs and preferences of a traveler.
Deciding between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L is a matter of pondering over personal needs and preferences. If the ideal travel backpack must offer excellent build quality, security, and access convenience alongside universal airline compatibility, the Tarahumara would be the best choice. For those seeking a larger backpack that's lightweight, more resistant to weather, and can function as a backpack or duffel bag, all while sustainable, the Patagonia Black Hole® presents the finest offering. Reviewers from both camps have only good things to say about both backpacks, reiterating their worth for your money.