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

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

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


Patagonia's Refugio Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while Patagonia's Black Hole® Mini MLC® 30L Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Patagonia Refugio Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7 x 14 x 17. It's made of and is available in Agave Plume Grey Print 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.