Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
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 | Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier | 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 Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L and Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; 16in on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 2 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 4L more than the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L is the better call.