Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L

Capacity22 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions46×30×19 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$150

Feature by feature

Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22LFeatureEveryman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
Y Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant
Material
8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate- 1680 PU Lined Ballistic

Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Front facing view of the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Capacity18 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×16 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$170

Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

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 0 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.

Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits

Air Niugini.

Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L carries 4L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (22L vs. 18L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.