Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L | Feature | United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | |
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Other on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Front on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 2, side on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 4 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall: which should you pack?
The United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall carries 3L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (22L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.