Waymark Dark Sky vs. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | Body: 2.4-oz 70-denier ripstop nylon Lining: 3-oz 200-denier 100% polyester with a PU coating |
Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L
- Opening: Other on the Waymark Dark Sky; Top zip on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Front on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Yes on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 6 accept only the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
Only the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L carries 11L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 27L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.