Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $68 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | 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 Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 1, side on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack, and 39 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 12L more than the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L (42L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the better call.