Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Urban Peak Tripper Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack and the Urban Peak Tripper Backpack is that the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Tripper Backpack does not.

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Urban Peak Tripper Backpack
Specs Brand Patagonia Urban Peak
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Tripper Backpack
Category Carry On Hiking
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 80L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 27 x 15 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz 7.7
Fabric Recycled Fabric 600D Polyester, 420D Ripstop Polyester
Color Black Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded adjustable shoulder straps, and detachable single strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Padded hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve Front, side, bottom and pockets plus detachable 15L daypack
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Side grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments D-rings, webbing loops, ID tag
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Yes Tuck away shoulder straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Load Lifters Yes
Ventilated Back Air bridge back system
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable back panel, incorporating the AL-R back system
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zippers with coded locks included
Hidden Pocket Hidden velcro storage pocket with rain cover
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Inner detachable zippered laundry bag

You're currently comparing the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia against the Tripper Backpack by Urban Peak .


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Urban Peak 's Tripper Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Urban Peak Tripper Backpack's capacity is 80L with a size of 27 x 15 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester, 420D Ripstop Polyester it weighs 7.7 pounds and is available in Black.