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title: "Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L"
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>8.7-oz 300-denier</td><td>8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v8fti7o34o/patagonia-black-hole-mini-mlc-26l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632993856/carryons/Patagonia_Black_Hole_Mini_MLC_26L_qopywy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.