Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Side Pockets (1 side stretch-mesh pocket) while the Allpa 35L Travel Backpack does not.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Cotopaxi
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Allpa 35L Travel Backpack
Category Carry On Travel
Sub Category Travel Carry On
Capacity (L) 30L 35L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 22 x 12 x 10
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 3
Fabric Recycled Fabric TPU-coated 1000D polyester
Color Black Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt.
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Security YKK zippers.
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Suitcase-style, full-wrap zipper opening on the main compartment.
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve Top zippered pocket.
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets Padded laptop and tablet sleeve.
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Side grab handle 4 reinforced grab handles.
Loops and Attachments Carabiner lash loops. Tuck-away straps.
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
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
Rain Cover Included rain cover.

You're currently comparing the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia against the Allpa 35L Travel Backpack by Cotopaxi.


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Cotopaxi's Allpa 35L Travel Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry On features.

The Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2lbs 13oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 12 x 7. It's made of Recycled Fabric and is available in Black in comparison the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack's capacity is 35L with a size of 22 x 12 x 10 inches. Constructed from TPU-coated 1000D polyester it weighs 3 pounds and is available in Black.