HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $217 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| DYECOSHELL | 8.7-oz 300-denier |
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Compression straps: 2 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; No on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, hip belt, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 169 accept both. 3 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 2L more than the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the better call.