Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
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 | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 27 carries 5L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (22L vs. 27L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Tatonka Flightcase 27; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.