The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Patagonia | Osprey |
Name | Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack | Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20 x 12 x 7 | 21 x 14 x 9 | |
Weight (lb) | 2lbs 13oz | 3.17 | |
Fabric | Recycled Fabric | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | |
Color | Black | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | June 7, 2015 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | Adjustable hip belts | |
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 mesh pockets, 1 top, front, and bottom zipped pockets | |
Internal Compartments | 2 organization pockets | ||
Side Pockets | 1 side stretch-mesh pocket | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Front mesh pockets can fit water bottle | |
Handles | Side grab handle | Padded top and side handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptops | Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" |
Tablet Sleeve | Lockable, padded tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin | 44 linear inches carry on size compliant |
Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | ||
Stowable Straps | Yes | Stowaway back panel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper head | |
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 Osprey 's Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack 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 Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.17 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns .
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