Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack
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 | Wandrd Duo Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 840D Jr. Ballistic Nylon with 5pm coating and 1680D Ballistic Nylon. Weather Resistant YKK Zippers. |
Wandrd Duo Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $235 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L and Wandrd Duo Daypack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; Yes on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L; 4 on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 4 accept only the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Only the Wandrd Duo Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L carries 10L more than the Wandrd Duo Daypack (30L vs. 20L), while the Wandrd Duo Daypack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd Duo Daypack 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 Wandrd Duo Daypack is the better call.