Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $169 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L | Feature | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a TPU-film laminate | 500D 100% Nylon |
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; Clamshell on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; Removable on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L, and 0 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L carries 10L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (32L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L is the better call.