Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Front on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; No on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; 2, side on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries the same capacity as the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L (30L vs. 30L), while the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the better call.