Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D ballistic nylon | 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Both have: passport pocket.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 21 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel, and 4 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L carries 10L more than the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel (45L vs. 55L), while the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the better call.