Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack vs Vera Bradley Performance Twill Travel Backpack

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

Patagonia Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack - Front View
Vera Bradley Performance Twill Travel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Vera Bradley
Name Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack Performance Twill Backpack
Category Carry On Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 26L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 7 12 x 9 x 7
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13oz
Fabric Recycled Fabric Polyester
Color Black Black
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum system
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Cotton cloth 2 way zipper
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side stretch-mesh pocket, 1 laptop sleeve 1 front zipped pocket, 1 sleeve pocket, 1 back zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, trolley sleeve, 1 zipped laptop compartment
Internal Compartments 2 organization pockets 2 mesh zip pockets
Side Pockets 1 side stretch-mesh pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Side grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptops Yes
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin Yes
Compression Straps Interior compression straps
Stowable Straps Yes
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack by Patagonia against the Performance Twill Backpack by Vera Bradley.


Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Vera Bradley's Performance Twill Backpack is a Carry On 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 Vera Bradley Performance Twill Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 12 x 9 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Black.