Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack

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.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia against the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


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 .