Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | 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 | |
| Recycled Dura Nylon | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Top on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Hip belt: No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 2L more than the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.