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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/g82e90003p/patagonia-black-hole-micro-mlc-22l/odexfmh1ix/cotopaxi-nazca-24l/"
title: "Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs Cotopaxi Nazca 24L"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/g82e90003p/patagonia-black-hole-micro-mlc-22l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate</td><td>630D nylon/cotton canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Nazca 24L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/odexfmh1ix/cotopaxi-nazca-24l/)

by [Cotopaxi](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cotopaxi)

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1619826301/carryons/Cotopaxi_Nazca_24L_wfx0x4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.33 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.