Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Passport pocket: Side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L; 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 129 accept both. 8 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L carries 4L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (40L vs. 36L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L is the better call.