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.
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 |
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.
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