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