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title: "Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side…"
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<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>1000D recycled nylon,</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v8w05nc01o/topo-designs-global-travel-bag-30l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990450/carryons/topo-designs-global-travel-bag-30l-v8w05nc01o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.