Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L and Deuter Giga
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Top zip on the Deuter Giga.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; No on the Deuter Giga.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Yes on the Deuter Giga.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; 2, side on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: passport pocket, hip belt, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L, and 5 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Deuter Giga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 2L more than the Deuter Giga (30L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% 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 Deuter Giga is the better call.