Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack vs Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack and the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is that the Altvia Pack 36L Backpack has Rain Cover (Rain cover included; pack volume is 36 liters) while the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack does not.

Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Altvia Pack 36L Backpack Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack
Category Backpacking Carry On
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 36L 30L
Dimensions (in) 23.5 x 12 x 10.5 20 x 12 x 7
Weight (lb) 2.18 2lbs 13oz
Fabric 100% recycled nylon Recycled Fabric
Color Noble Grey Black
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Clamshell opening
External Pockets 2 zip hip belt pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve
Internal Compartments 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket 2 organization pockets
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Side grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Stowable Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Rain cover included; pack volume is 36 liters
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Altvia Pack 36L Backpack by Patagonia against the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia's Altvia Pack 36L Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack has a capacity of 36L (liters), weighs 2.18 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 23.5 x 12 x 10.5. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Noble Grey 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.