Patagonia  Lightweight Black Hole Cinch Pack - 20L

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Equally at home on the trail or the train, the Patagonia Lightweight Black Hole Cinch Pack is made of burly yet light fabric with a simple, single-pull main closure for easy access to you gear.

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Features

  • Lightweight, bomber ripstop nylon is weather-resistant and highly packable
  • Easy access top-loader with drawcord closure; zippered stash pocket; internal sleeve is hydration-compatible
  • Open, highly breathable mesh shoulder straps and back panel; adjustable sternum strap
  • Top-mounted, reinforced haul handle
  • Micro daisy chain provides multiple lash points

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Travel

Bag Style

Backpack

Gear Capacity (L)

20

Gear Capacity (cu. in.)

1,220

Number of Exterior Pockets

1

Material(s)

210-denier ripstop nylon

Dimensions

Unavailable

Weight

1 lb. 0.9 oz.

Gender

Unisex

Reviews
11 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

10 out of 11 (91%) reviewers recommend this product

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Bike Advocate
Santa Clarita, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Worth Waiting For

7 years ago

This was the lightweight backpack that I had been waiting for. For years I had been watching the offerings from Patagonia to see if they would come out with a no-frills pack that I could use to travel with and matching my medium sized Black-Hole duffle. This was the perfect fit. Large enough for a casual weekend (or bike conference, where it went first), sturdy enough for casual walks or urban hikes, and built to be just a bag, for those of us who want fast access. Durable, easy pull drawstring, padded shoulder straps with a sternum strap, deep exterior pocket and functionaly sized interior security pocket, crafted with the glossy tech finish fabric make this a stylish go-to pack for travel.

Yes , I recommend this product
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PalmaresRacing
Denver, CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great all around bag

7 years ago

An excellent all-rounder for lighter loads. The opening not only accommodates large objects easily, but allows quite a bit more room than you would think to be useable. The pockets are all conveniently located for your smaller items. The bag is small, packs down well, and looks good. I am a bike racer and fit cleats, kit, helmet, gloves, jacket, sleeves, etc. into this thing all at once, with room for nutrition and a water bottle. I got the black version and personally think it looks great.

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Marvelous Jack
San Francisco, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Good for travel, acceptable for gym/city

8 years ago

The Lightweight Blackhole line (new in 2016) is, indeed, much thinner (and hence more flexible) material than the original thick and stiff Blackhole pack and bag line. I like the look and feel a lot and, in general, think the Lightweight line is well suited to travel where bulk and weight override brute strength, but think the regular Blackhole line is better for hard daily use and expedition travel. I compared this to my first generation Blackhole Mini Mass when I got home (the current second gen is now called the Messenger). The thicker Blackhole material works better on the Mini Mass, which benefits from the extra structure. On the other hand, the Lightweight Blackhole material on this Cinch Pack is an ideal thickness for this size/purpose bag. Don't get me wrong: the Lightweight Blackhole material is still plenty thick and tough - 210-denier nylon with a TPU (thermoplastic urethane) exterior laminate. Note than unlike a polyurethane interior coating, this is an exterior separate sheet of material laminated to the underlying nylon. It's (probably) similar to the laminating procedure used to make rain shells. The TPU exterior laminate adds abrasion resistance and water repellency to the pack - it will never "soak out" (but this isn't water proof since the seams aren't treated). What is will do is repel all dog and cat fur (most packs attract fur and lint like magnets) and will never get soiled by dirty floors, conveyor belts, spilled food or sodas. Literally, just sponge wipe it clean (except for an untreated bottom patch). The negatives are potential long-term cracking (but never heard of any) and potential long-term rub-spots wearing through the laminate. There are 4 storage areas: exterior "baggy" slot with the baggy-side material on the INSIDE, interior body-side hanging zipper pouch, and water bladder/laptop slot. I call the exterior slot a "baggy" slot not because there is a noticeable exterior bulge, but because on the interior the material that makes up the back panel IS gathered to provide some real volume to this storage compartment - it isn't just a classic flat slot with no real useful volume. So instead of a conventional flat slot, we get an exterior slot that can accept a bulkier wind or rain shell without distorting the outer panel. Clever - hard to explain and visualize, but the minute you check it out in person you will see what I mean. Personally, I can stow a lighweight (but still lined) windbreaker in here without the hassles and bulge that happen with flat panel slots. I'm not sure whether I miss external mesh water bottle slots on the Paty Cinch Pack (found on the same-sized REI Flash 22), or appreciate the cleaner lines without them. In any case, Paty also offers a size-up 26L panel loader with mesh pockets in the Lifghtweight Blackhole line. The Cinch Pack is 17 ounces, the 26L panel loader is 19 ounces. The Cinch Pack, per Paty's published specs, is 32" for carryon "personal item" measurement purposes (sum of height, width, and thickness) while the 26L is 36", which is about the maximum size for a personal item on those airline websites that publish measurements. The Achilles Heel of the Cinch Pack (and of the 26L panel loader) is the soft fabric/mesh back panel. It is a light gray, so it will soil. It is NOT waterproof or abrasion resistant. It's not usually visible, either, and using the TPU laminate on the back panel would make it hot, sticky, and grab our shirts/jackets. Still, it's the one vulnerable area on an otherwise tough pack.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Dave P
Boston, MA, United States
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

A simple lightweight backpack

7 years ago

I bought it because I was looking for a durable, lightweight, and practical backpack I could stash it with my clothes in my luggage when I travel. And this backpack fits the bill perfectly. It's extremely lightweight but the materials aren't flimsy. I love that I can just open up the bag and throw stuff in it without having to worry about zippers, velcro, or snap-ons. I like the front zipper pocket for things I need to access quickly. My one gripe is the draw string at the top to open the bag. It's not intuitive to use at first. And I'm not sure how long this draw cord will last with continuous use. I think the cord gets rubbed through the plastic piece pretty aggressively and it might wear out quicker than its intended use. Only time will tell. 20L might seem small, but I can fit a ton of stuff in there. Just the other day, I had my wallet, keys, a DSLR camera, two separate lenses, several baby diapers, burpee cloth, and extra clothes for our daughter all in this small bag. Very impressed.

Yes , I recommend this product
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MedwardsLB
Long Beach, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Business adventurer

8 years ago

Yes, I bought this because "I'd rather be outside" I work professionally and hike on weekends, this backpack is it! Water-resistant feature is key. Only down side, I wish a better laptop carrier in back but I just got a shell for my laptop so it works great. Patagonia is always the best choice, in every Patagonia purchase I'm happy.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Benjamin
Prince George, BC
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Nice little bag for the urban hiker

7 years ago

I used this bag when I was in training in a different city. I needed something to hold my manuals and also for shopping. I was walking and cycling in the city and this bag did the trick. Very nice to have an inner zipped pocket.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Chris H
Washington DC
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

The cinch is its Achilles' heel

3 years ago

Nice lightweight pack as everyone has said, but one problem that isn't easily apparent is that the cinch leaves a gap at the top. This means during a rainstorm, water can enter the pack. Seems like a pretty major flaw.

Age:65–74
No, I do not recommend this product
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Oscar Mike
Bay Area Cali
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Day to day pack

7 years ago

Simplicity is best some times. Just like the KISS acronym keep it simple stupid. I have several day packs and find myself reaching for this one every time.

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Gail
Denver
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Black Hole Cinch Pack very cool

7 years ago

I absolutely love this bag. The color, feel, room, uniqueness are super cool! But, I took it back and bought the Black Hole duffel 60L instead which is awesome. Heading back soon to get the cinch bag as I can’t stop thinking how much I lived the look and feel. :-)

Yes , I recommend this product
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tangtang
江西南昌
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

patagonia的黑洞背包20升很实用

2 years ago

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Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
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