eBags Mother Lode Travel Backpack vs Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack

The main difference between the eBags Mother Lode Travel Backpack and the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is that the Mother Lode Travel Backpack has Convertible (Yes) while the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack does not.

eBags Mother Lode Travel Backpack Front View
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand eBags Patagonia
Name Mother Lode Travel Backpack Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack
Category Travel Carry On
Sub Category Carry On Travel
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 22 x 14 x 10 20 x 12 x 7
Weight (lb) 3.9 2lbs 13oz
Fabric Polyester Recycled Fabric
Color 6 colors and patterns Black
Warranty eBags Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable, adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Clamshell opening
External Pockets 2 front, top and side zipped pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve
Internal Compartments Interior zip-around mesh panel pocket 2 organization pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle 1 side stretch-mesh pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top, bottom and side carry handles Side grab handle
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Separate padded laptop sleeve fits up to 19" Padded; 16" laptops
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 46 linear inches carry on size compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable backpack straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable back panel Padded
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Front pocket can store shoes or dirty clothes

You're currently comparing the Mother Lode Travel Backpack by eBags against the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia.


eBags 's Mother Lode Travel Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry On features while Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The eBags Mother Lode Travel Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22 x 14 x 10. It's made of Polyester and is available in 6 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.