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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/pdldce0pvf/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-30l/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/"
title: "Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/pdldce0pvf/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-30l/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/"
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# Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pdldce0pvf/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-30l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L | Feature | Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>8.7-oz 300-denier</td><td>Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v15adbh2zw/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack/)

by [Alpaka Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpaka Gear)

![Front facing view of the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990329/carryons/alpaka-gear-traverse-backpack-v15adbh2zw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L and Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack

-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; No on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; 5 on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L, and 7 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack.

### Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L** carries the same capacity as the **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** (30L 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 **Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack** fits 93% 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.