Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Phthalate-free PVC fabric + 150D OM Stardust | 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 21 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L, and 4 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L carries 15L more than the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L (40L vs. 55L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L is the better call.