Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L

The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Atom Sling Bag 8L does not.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Atom Sling Bag 8L
Category Carry On Sling
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 8L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 0.6
Fabric Recycled Fabric Recycled Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder 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 Side zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve 1 zipped front pocket and 1 pocket on strap
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Side grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia against the Atom Sling Bag 8L by Patagonia .


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia 's Atom Sling Bag 8L is a Sling 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 Atom Sling Bag 8L's capacity is 8L with a size of 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45 inches. Constructed from Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in Black.