Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Patagonia Refugio Backpack

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

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Refugio Daypack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Refugio Backpack
Category Carry On Daypack
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 30L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 7 x 14 x 17
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 2
Fabric Recycled Fabric
Color Black Agave Plume Grey Print
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve 2 zippered mesh pockets, 1 front zip pockets
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets Padded Laptop Sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket 2 zippered mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Side grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops Padded
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 Refugio Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Patagonia's Refugio Backpack is a Daypack 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 Refugio Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 7 x 14 x 17 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Agave Plume Grey Print.