Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Front on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 3 on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 2, side on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L carries 8L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L (22L vs. 30L), 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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.