The main difference between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack and the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is that the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has Organizer Pocket (Two zippered front panel pockets with mesh slip pockets, a padded electronic pocket, a key fob and a pen slot) while the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Eagle Creek | Patagonia |
Name | Global Companion 40L Travel Pack | Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13.75 x 21.5 x 8 | 20 x 12 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 2lbs 13oz | |
Fabric | TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB | Recycled Fabric | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $175 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded and moisture wicking shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with safety whistle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | Clamshell opening | |
External Pockets | 2 front, bottom, back, and zipped hip belt pockets plus 2 side pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve | |
Internal Compartments | Roomy main compartment with 2 separate packing compartments for maximum organization | 2 organization pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 1 side stretch-mesh pocket | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top, bottom and side haul handles | Side grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Separate padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17” | Padded; 16" laptops |
Organizer Pocket | Two zippered front panel pockets with mesh slip pockets, a padded electronic pocket, a key fob and a pen slot | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | ||
Stowable Straps | Yes | ||
Base / Bottom | Durable Bi-Tech™ fabric bottom | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ergonomically padded back panel | Padded |
Rain Cover | Tuck-away rainfly | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper heads | |
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom shoe compartment |
Eagle Creek 's Global Companion 40L Travel Pack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.75 x 21.5 x 8. It's made of TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 20 x 12 x 7 inches. Constructed from Recycled Fabric it weighs 2lbs 13oz pounds and is available in Black.
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