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