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# Exped Transit 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L

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

## [Exped Transit 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kkks6xof0h/exped-transit-40/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624284813/carryons/Exped_Transit_40_soxsbv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×33×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$88</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Transit 40 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| removable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified</td><td>100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/w34tpxydta/patagonia-black-hole-duffel-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617616420/carryons/Patagonia_Black_Hole_Duffel_ihkdl7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Transit 40 and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Exped Transit 40; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
-   **Opening:** Other on the Exped Transit 40; Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Exped Transit 40; Side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Exped Transit 40; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Exped Transit 40; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Transit 40, and 127 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.

### Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## Exped Transit 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L: which should you pack?

The **Exped Transit 40** carries the same capacity as the **Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L** (40L vs. 40L), while the **Exped Transit 40** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L** fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.