Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
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 | Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | N |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.26×30.48×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L and Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Yes on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 1 on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
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. 138 accept both. 40 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L carries 2L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L (22L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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.