Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Atom Tote Pack 20L Backpack does not.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Atom Tote Pack 20L Backpack
Category Carry On Everyday
Sub Category Travel Daypack
Capacity (L) 30L 20L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 16 x 12 x 5
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 1lb 7oz
Fabric Recycled Fabric 100% Recycled Polyester With PFC-Free DWR Finish
Color Black Fresh Teal
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve 1 front slip-in pocket, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Side grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bike-light clipping point at base
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops Padded; 13" 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 Atom Tote Pack 20L Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Atom Tote Pack 20L Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Daypack 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 Tote Pack 20L Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 16 x 12 x 5 inches. Constructed from 100% Recycled Polyester With PFC-Free DWR Finish it weighs 1lb 7oz pounds and is available in Fresh Teal.