Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheelie
This travel-savvy Patagonia pack gives you wheels in a carry-on size. Roll it through the airport as a duffel, then wear it as a backpack exploring city streets.
- Size meets the tighter carry-on requirements of most smaller aircraft
- 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)
- Robust wheels, telescoping handle and tuck-away shoulder straps let you use this as a wheeled duffel
- Use as a backpack by hiding the handle in the zippered compartment, then taking out the shoulder straps and clipping them in
- Includes backup wheel axles to allow for on-the-go fixes; spare axles are stored in the frame
- External front stash pocket holds small items and keeps valuables close at hand
- Internal mesh pockets keep gear organized
- Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this pack earned a premium for their labor
- Made with recycled materials that brush off light weather and scuffs
- Main body fabric made with postconsumer recycled ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate; lining made from recycled plain weave with polyurethane (PU) coat
- Body and shoulder strap fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved
Imported.
View the Patagonia Black Hole Product LineView all Patagonia Rolling Backpacks| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 34 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 2,075 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 1 + main compartment |
| Wheeled | Yes |
| Carry-On | Yes |
| Material(s) | Body: 8.7 oz. 300-denier 100% recycled ripstop polyester; lining: 3 oz. 200-denier 100% recycled polyester plain weave; straps: 8.3 oz. 100% recycled polyester air mesh; webbing: 100% recycled nylon |
| Dimensions | 20.5 x 13 x 8 inches |
| Weight | 6 lbs. 7.5 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Fair Trade Certified™ Factory Fair Trade Certified™ sewing |
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Great Bag
I think this is a new product so I thought I'd share my thoughts...this is a great bag! I've had a black hole duffel for years, and am something of a bag/rucksack enjoyer, and needed a new carry-on suitcase. Right off the bat I was super impressed by this bag. It appears to have the usual patagonia build quality, although it feels slightly different from my black hole duffel. The "coated" fabric on the lid is not as shiny/thick feeling, but overall everything feels at least as nice. It's just the right size for my needs, and it meets any airline carry-on requirement I could find. They do vary, and some other carry-ons I was looking at actually exceeded some of those standards...I've definitely been on smaller planes where people with standard looking carry-ons were asked to gate check. It's also more structured than a black hole duffel, and feels more like a suitcase (which it is). The main compartment opens from the "top" when the wheels are down, which is nice for keeping essentials where you need them. It has a large zippered slip pocket in front (side access), two large mesh pockets inside the main compartment lid, and that's it. I only have two negatives I noticed...first there is a side slip pocket which looks like a water bottle holder, but it's not very large and I didn't find it to feel that secure with a bottle in it...maybe if you rigged the bottle to the nylon loops above with a carabiner? This pocket feels kind of like an afterthought. I'd just keep a bottle inside if I didn't have another bag with me. It might be nice for stashing small papers/tickets/receipts, but even then I'd just use the front zippered slip pocket for security. That said it's not taking up any extra space and I'd rather have it than not. The other thing is that if you have a briefcase with a slip-through to go over the extendable rolling handle, it tips over pretty easily if you try to just stand it up (unless your briefcase were pretty light...but mine has a laptop and water bottle in it). Feels nice used as a backpack when you can't wheel/carry. Really like that feature when the roller isn't practical or is a liability or makes you look like a target. All in all this is a nice companion to my nylon briefcase for work travel, but I also see it being an awesome one bag solution for personal travel, which I haven't done yet with it.