Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish | 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 Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L and Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; 1, side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L carries 4L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (22L vs. 26L), while the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the better call.