Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
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 | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a TPU-film laminate | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: 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. 134 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Pack 32L carries 6L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (32L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.