Patagonia Black Hole Pack - 32 L
A burly workhorse built with recycled ripstop polyester, the 32-liter Patagonia Black Hole pack is perfect for organizing your daily commute and rugged enough to haul around the globe.
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- Made with 100% recycled body fabric, lining and webbing, plus a weather-resistant, recycled TPU-film laminate
- Zippered, easy-access main compartment with interior zippered mesh pocket; large front and top stash pockets keep essentials at hand
- Padded laptop compartment fits most 15 in. laptops and provides easy access through a side zipper
- Stretch-woven side pockets for water bottles or guidebooks
- Top-mounted, reinforced haul handle and front daisy chain for lashing
- Padded shoulder harness and sternum strap
- Airmesh back panel for comfort and increased ventilation
- Back panel handle acts as a pass-through so you can stack it on rolling luggage
- This item meets carry-on size restrictions for most airlines (size not to exceed 45 linear inches when adding L+W+H; this is subject to change, so check with your airline)
- Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labor
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View the Patagonia Black Hole Product LineView all Patagonia Travel Daypacks| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 32 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,953 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 2 + main compartment |
| Laptop Compartment | Yes |
| Fits Laptop Size (in.) | 15 inches |
| Carry-On | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Material(s) | Postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop |
| Dimensions | 20.5 x 11 x 8.3 inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 10.8 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Fair Trade Certified™ sewing Product meets the bluesign® criteria |
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Well Made, Well Organized
A versatile pack- I have used this for boating and for business travel. The design of this pack makes it easy to pack and unpack, and to keep you organized. The water resistance is handy whether you are trying to keep gear dry on a boat or an airport. I like the water bottle pockets on the sides as you can fit a Nalgene easily. It has a daisy chain down the front of the pack, so you can clip on as you need too. The organization in the top hatch includes a key strap and a mesh zip pocket. This has made this my daily paddle bag after trying several other options.
Impractical Design
I am sad to say how utterly disappointed I am in this pack. I bought the Black Hole to replace the 32L Fuego that I have dragged around the world for many years and absolutely loved. I couldn’t find anything by Patagonia that came close to this awesome pack, but wanted to stick with Patagonia, so thought I would give the Black Hole a try. I really had such high hopes for it, but unfortunately, the design is incredibly impractical. This bag is pretty much useless if you actually want to carry anything other than a computer and a sweatshirt. I really hate being negative, so I'll start with the positive things I found. Positive: The side water bottle pouch holds a large hydro flask. The computer pocket is well padded and easy to access when going through security (HOWEVER, if the bag has anything packed to capacity in the main compartment, access becomes difficult). The top and front handle make it convenient to grab. The purple color is pretty. What’s wrong: It is a 32L bag that loses MOST of that capacity in the main compartment. If you actually fill the smaller outside top area, as well as the front pocket, and carry a computer there is barely room for anything else. The filled top pocket is in the way of the main compartment, so when it is packed it is almost impossible to access anything from the main compartment or the front pocket. Then, the content of the top pocket spills out when you open it unless it is standing upright (so accessing under your seat on a plane is impossible without pulling the bag out. There aren’t enough inner stash pockets/dividers for small items such as money, passport, or phone, and the ONE that is inside is impossible to get to when it is packed because it is smooshed against the inside back of the bag. There is also so there is no sunglass pouch or place for more delicate items anywhere. I'm not sure what this bag would be good for, but it is not for travel in any way. Maybe for school or work if you only need to carry a computer and a light jacket? Patagonia dropped the ball on this design for sure!
Terrible quality and customer service
I purchased this bag for my son for daily school use less than 6 months ago. The water bottle holders ripped and Tabitha the store manager told me that this is normal wear and tear and refused to let me return it.
Perfect for women on the go
Perfect for weekend getaways or longer. As a senior woman who packs light, I use this backpack instead of my suitcase. It has 4 different compartments so I can separate underwear and outerwear. Much easier to hoist into overhead bins and get through busy airports.
Terrible design with low quality materials
I've been a regular Patagonia customer for over 20 years and have owned at least 6 other Patagonia bags and backpacks. This, like so many new Patagonia products, is a significant denture from their historical design and quality standards. the pack is poorly design, with little organization. The large top compartment falls into the main compartment, and the top handle is placed so the pack cannot be open when hung up on a peg. The materials itself is of marginal quality. The water bottle pockets are both showing signs of wear after less than a year of use. The pack material itself is not waterproof, as it conducts water into the seams. If you spill a water bottle outside of the pack, the stuff inside will get wet. It features a totally worthless handle along the back, and a large daisy chain.