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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/k64vnc7qzi/patagonia-black-hole-pack-32l/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/"
title: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs Deuter Giga"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs Deuter Giga: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs. Deuter Giga

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/k64vnc7qzi/patagonia-black-hole-pack-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633007988/carryons/Patagonia_Black_Hole_Pack_32L_mj4lfl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×28×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$169</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L | Feature | Deuter Giga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | 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 TPU-film laminate</td><td>300D ripstop polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621563322/carryons/Deuter_Giga_pdpoxy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L and Deuter Giga

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; No on the Deuter Giga.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; Removable on the Deuter Giga.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; 3 on the Deuter Giga.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; Yes on the Deuter Giga.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L, and 40 accept only the Deuter Giga.

### Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Deuter Giga fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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® Pack 32L vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L** carries 4L more than the **Deuter Giga** (32L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Giga** fits 92% 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.