Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Patagonia Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Patagonia Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Internal Compartments (2 organization pockets) while the Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack does not.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack
Category Carry On Sports
Sub Category Travel Snowboard
Capacity (L) 30L 32L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 2lbs 9.1oz
Fabric Recycled Fabric Burly, 420-denier recycled nylon shell resists abrasion
Color Black Black
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 Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Rolltop opening, side access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve 1 front zip pocket, 2 hip belt
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets
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
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 Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack is a Sports backpack with Snowboard 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 Descensionist Pack 32L Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of inches. Constructed from Burly, 420-denier recycled nylon shell resists abrasion it weighs 2lbs 9.1oz pounds and is available in Black.