Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
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 | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 1 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: 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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 2L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (22L vs. 24L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.33kg). 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.