Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
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 | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 500D 100% Nylon |
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Top on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 2, side on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 132 accept both. 46 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L carries the same capacity as the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.