The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has External Pockets (1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve) while the Guidewater Backpack 29L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Patagonia | Patagonia |
Name | Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack | Guidewater Backpack 29L Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Mens | |
Sub Category | Travel | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 29L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20 x 12 x 7 | 13.5 x 9 x 21 | |
Weight (lb) | 2lbs 13oz | 2lbs 1.9oz | |
Fabric | Recycled Fabric | 100% recycled nylon fabric and webbing | |
Color | Black | Pigeon Blue | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - Hydrophobic adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | Adjustable waist strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Fully waterproof submersible IPX-7 rated bag | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Plastic molded zippers with plastic pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell opening | Normal top zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve | ||
Internal Compartments | 2 organization pockets | Internal organizer pocket separates small items from main compartment contents | |
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 | Hydrophobic back panel |
Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Guidewater Backpack 29L Backpack is a Mens 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 Guidewater Backpack 29L Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon fabric and webbing it weighs 2lbs 1.9oz pounds and is available in Pigeon Blue.
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