Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Feature by feature
| Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon / Polyester | 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel and Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
- Water resistant: No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel, and 9 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel vs. Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 0.6000000000000014L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (22.6L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.