Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L | Feature | Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | Body: 2.4-oz 70-denier ripstop nylon Lining: 3-oz 200-denier 100% polyester with a PU coating |
Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Top zip on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Yes on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; No on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 7 accept only the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
Only the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L carries 7L more than the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L (20L vs. 27L), while the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L is the better call.