Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag Review | 40L Travel Duffle With Backpack Straps
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- The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L has great materials and ample space. We just wish the backpack carry was better optimized. View Our Full Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/pa...
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Material & Aesthetic
2:37 - External Components
7:27 - Inside the Pack
10:38 - Durability & Testing
11:59 - Pros & Cons
12:35 - The Verdict
Plenty of space and simple organization make the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L a solid choice for those looking to use a duffle bag for travel.
Made with recycled materials, this carry-on-friendly duffle bag from Patagonia is described by the California-based brand as being “perfect for small loads and long weekends.” We've been putting the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L to the test for three weeks across Detroit, Michigan and San Francisco, California.
While we’ve been testing the 40L version, this duffle is also available in 55L, 70L, and 100L at the time of this review.
At the end of the day, the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L is a solid duffle. The ample space inside paired with simple yet functional organization, add that little bit of extra zip to a classic duffle. Plus, the recycled materials and focus on sustainability are features we always appreciate from the folks at Patagonia. The backpack straps offer some versatility when it comes to carry. Although they'll get the job done, we've found them to be mediocre during testing. But, if you can get past that, or are just looking for a duffle, this bag could be a solid choice for you.
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In this video, Tom Wahlin of Pack Hacker reviews the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag, a 40L travel duffle with backpack straps.
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What bag do you travel with?
I did not make decision which one should i buy.
We have the 70L and 100L, work great for bike tours and car travel / camping. I like the larger sizes but wouldn't take them on trips where I needed to carry them packed out. I like the look of this 40L for one bag travel. Adding it to my wish list.
I use the Osprey Farpoint 40, after watching your review of it. Used it on several trips, great bag
Osprey Transporter Carry-On 44, perfect bag for me, or the Osprey Arcane Duffel 30L for shorter trips
I love my douchebags carryall 40L, is a duffel that actually looks good on backpack mode.
Really appreciate you guys having Lauren wearing the pack for reference for us on the shorter side! Awesome vid!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
- Austin
I own this bag in the previous 45l Version, also in navy. It actually has a bright orange liner similar to the outside Patagonia logo.
I use it as a gym bag mainly, and also for groceries tbh :D. Also really nice for Car Travel/Camping. It obviously isn't a good backpack though. So for a Onebag SEA-Trip I would definitely recommend an Osprey Farpoint kind of bag over this...
Just got mine 55L delivered 2 days ago....I was doubting between balck and this one. Happy I got this bleu one....matches well with black but looks just a bit more classy than black I think. I use it for gym/brazillian jiujitsu gear. Didnt find the 40 litre bag online though.
2 questions.
Can it attach to the Patagonia wheeled duffel?
Is it small enough to go on a flight as hand luggage?
Any help/advice would be much appreciated.
I generally love Patagonia as a brand. But for the duffle/backpack bag I've found that the Eagle Creak Cargo Duffle work a bit better with medium sized side pockets and side grab handles. The straps are slightly more comfortable also. I took it for a two week trip trough the UK with all train travel and it worked exceptionally because it fits on the smaller shelf above the seats on the train. The Osprey is also a better option, though I've never used it for a long trip.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that the Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel is working well for you. 😊🙌
- Rebecca
Ik im late but I love your videos keep it up man
What size litre packing cubes did you get? Looks like a perfect fit for 3
Nice video - exactly what I was looking for 👍
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
What is the most comfortable duffel/backpack hybrid you have used? and do you have plans to review the Monarc Settra Duffel?
I’m struggling between 40l bs 55l I want to get the 40l but I think I’ll be too small vice versa
Hi.. I really liked your video. Awesome explanation. I am in the market for my new bag and I can certainly use your suggestions. Can you please suggest some options like all-in-one for Gym/Hiking/Weekender and padded compartment is must for 16" Macbook Pro. I prefer North Face but its doesn't have to be. :)
Would this duffle fit a 15.3 inch laptop in a sleeve at the bottom (so it doesn't interfere with backpack carry)?
I'm searching for some 40L bag for travel. U think this is the best option or is there some better ones ?
Had it for years and rarely use it. Tough as nails but only useful for specific circumstances.
Will this do for 5 day travel?
I have the 55L and I fold it up into the pouch to store it, it’s not too hard to get in there if you fold it right.
Thanks for showing me how to use the backpack straps! I couldn’t figure it out
Thanks for the bag review, this duffle looks great!!
Maybe you can make a video about different sizes: I wonder whether a 100l version is appropriate for a family trip.
Noted - thanks for the comment!
- Austin
Can you connect one of the backpack straps diagonally to act as a single strap?
you can but its not exaclty a crossbody configuration.
Too bad for you, I will be using it for groceries anyway lol
My last bag was cheap but had a rigid removable bottom insert that was effective, maybe I can find something similar to put in here.
But mainly I do use it for travel, so I needed something strong.
I wanted to look at Sea to Summit duffel but couldnt find one in a store in my area, so I compared the North Face base camp bag to this one.
I loved the side pocket of the NF, but I didnt like that it didnt seem possible or at least easy to take off the backpack straps, which I dont really need for 95% of needs.
The NF also had a smaller butt as it was more rounded and I didnt like that. I can imagine it being even worse for groceries and my kind of packing, especially if I can find something to put at the bottom for rigidity.
I guess that was the 2 things.
But really, it was hard to find a bag that fit everything perfect, so no regrets.
Could you do a review on the Baboon to the moon go-bag small?
I quite like Patagonia bags and have several. They’re well designed, very durable and I like the look.
Really annoys me that Patagonia never use lockable zips though - it’s a big negative for me.
Lockable zips are overrated. They have not made a lock that would prevent anybody getting into your bag in couple of seconds. The only thing locks on a bag achieve is put a huge target on it saying "MY OWNER THINKS THERE IS SOMETHING VALUABLE IN HERE".
@@leonardmilcin7798 I just zip tie bags anyway. It’s just about dissuading a thief from rooting around your bag… or someone tampering with it (worst case - putting drugs or something in it).
End of the day, a thief could take a knife to a soft sided bag if they wanted.
happy with mine.
Will a 15 inch laptop be able to fit into that opening? Great video btw! 👍
Can you re-review the YNOT Viken? a 4-year update would be great for that particular duffel.
Hey Duncan! We currently have no plans to review the YNOT Viken in the pipeline, but it's on the list. 😊
- Rebecca
I can’t decide between this or the CotoPaxi 35L backpack 🤔
Just so I have an idea of space, are those packing cubes used at 9:28 large or medium?
Hey! These are the medium Patagonia Black Hole Packing Cubes. packhacker.com/travel-gear/patagonia/black-hole-cubes/ 😊
- Rebecca
Hey guys, love your channel 👍 would be awesome if u could do a video about packing (and needed equipment) a 75L backpack for traveling through different climate zones.
I'll visit this coming Aug till Oct Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (very hot, very wet) and Australia (South to North and West - cold and hot). Quite tricky to pack a backpack for such a journey and pick the proper equipment 😉.
Cheers
Hey Notechis! We currently have no plans to create a packing video for a 75L pack, but I'll pass your suggestion onto the team and we'll check it out. We also recommend taking a look at our Packing Lists packhacker.com/packing-list/ and Guides packhacker.com/guide/ to give you some more gear suggestions and tips. Hope this helps!
- Rebecca
What was the 3rd way of handling the bag, by the top handle, as a backpack, was the third point made?
Which laptop bag do you recommend for everyday use with light travel ?
Hey Cherif! It really depends on your travel style and what other features you'd prefer. You can find all of our highest rated packs here packhacker.com/travel-gear/category/bags-and-luggage/?order=rating
And, we'll leave some links for you to check out below too.
- Aer Travel Pack 2 Small: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/travel-pack-2-small/
- Bellroy Transit Backpack: packhacker.com/travel-gear/bellroy/transit-backpack/
- Tom Bihn Synik: packhacker.com/travel-gear/tom-bihn/synik-30/
- EVERGOODS CPL24: packhacker.com/travel-gear/evergoods/civic-panel-loader-24-cpl-24/
- Mystery Ranch UA24: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mystery-ranch/urban-assault-24/
- GORUCK GR1: packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr1/
- Aer Fit Pack 2: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/fit-pack-2/
Hope this helps!
- Rebecca
Has anyone used this for backpacking? It looks like its dimensions should fit in hand luggage.
What size Patagonia cubes have you used?
Hey Adam, these are the Medium Patagonia Black Hole Cubes: packhacker.com/travel-gear/patagonia/black-hole-cubes/
- Rebecca
What are your thoughts on this for car camping? I've got a 2P tent, sleeping bag, pad, and other odds and ends, but I haven't really figured out a way to easily transport this gear from car to site. Would it stand up to light abuse in the outdoors? How about cleaning it if it gets a little funky?
Hey Billy! The TPU coating makes cleaning a little easier and we haven’t noticed any durability issues so far. We usually get a lot of scratches on TPU and tarpaulin-like material like this, however, we haven’t run into that on the Black Hole Duffel so far. We also recommend checking out the Durability and Testing section in the full review to see our experience using this pack for different use cases. packhacker.com/travel-gear/patagonia/black-hole-duffel-bag-40l/
- Rebecca
I have a 40l I think next time I’ll go with sea to summit’s offer
Will this pass as a carry on on a flight? Specifically Spirit
Yes
I'm glad I watched this because I was considering getting it, I would have hated spending that much on something I'd only use once or twice.
Thanks for watching, Joe!
-Eric
I was thinking about getting this until I saw it in the airport. Its to flashy to me, and that oversized Patagonia logo screams money, especially when traveling in less developed places around the world.
Why was this discontinued?
I really found it difficult and heavy as handle mode if it is full, even just walking short distance (I am 5'11' 190 lb male). I bought it to use as a two-bags travel mode with my other backpack, and I realized that without shoulder strap it is useless for me. I am looking for the similar size duffel with shoulder straps now 😹
it is literally impossible to get it back to pocket size
Gonna sweat pretty bad with that material.
that color is horrible with the glaring red logo, i got the black one, as their were only those two options.
I hate walking around being a moving billboard for a company. Those ridiculous giant logos .....Nope. Patagonia, if you want me to be a sign, pay me.
then don't watch a video on it lol
Very few products wont have their brand logo on it somewhere, and somewhere prominent at that. Name a single car without the company logo. Etc.
What bag wouldn’t have it that’s the same quality
@@johncombs216peak design and yeti have very minimal branding.
@@johncombs216Check out savotta way better quality
Peter Brady, are you going through puberty??? Your voice is distracting from the message.
I doubt between 40L or 55L, which one do you recommend?