Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack vs Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack and the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is that the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system) while the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack does not.

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack
Category Backpacking Carry On
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 55L 30L
Dimensions (in) 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 20 x 12 x 7
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13.2oz 2lbs 13oz
Fabric Recycled Fabric
Color Joya Blue Black
Price Under $250 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 string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Dual spindrift access Clamshell opening
External Pockets 1 top/flap zip pocket, 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve
Internal Compartments Stash Pocket 2 organization pockets
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Side grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system
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

You're currently comparing the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia against the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L 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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 26 x 12.5 x 7.5. It's made of and is available in Joya Blue 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.