Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack does not.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack
Category Carry On Mens
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 28L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 19 x 10.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 1lbs 2.3oz
Fabric Recycled Fabric 100% Recycled Polyester Body Fabric with PFC-Free DWR
Color Black Black
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Flap with buckle and drawstring
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve Zippered exterior front and lid pockets
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets Internal organization pocket
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Side grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops Padded 15" laptop
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 Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia against the Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday 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 Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19 x 10.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 100% Recycled Polyester Body Fabric with PFC-Free DWR it weighs 1lbs 2.3oz pounds and is available in Black.