Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L travel bag in black

Patagonia official product photography (Black Hole MLC Pack 45L, style 49307)

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Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L

Maximum Legal Carry-on 45L from Patagonia’s Black Hole line, with recycled waterproof-style fabric and multiple carry modes.

Why we recommend it

Named “MLC” carry-on brief on the official line, 45L volume in the product name, and Patagonia’s published Ironclad Guarantee language. Generations change, and the live patagonia.com SKU lists current weight and price.

Who it fits

  • Solo backpacker. One person, one bag, grams and a budget you can still spend on the ticket.
  • Couple. Two people sharing cubes, quiet on the plane, and a bag each that still fits the overhead.
  • Young family. Car seats, a stroller, snacks, and one extra pair of hands for the day bag.

$239 to $279 Price checked Aug 23, 2026

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Black Hole MLC 45L has commonly listed near $249 USD on patagonia.com; we keep a band because colors and seasons move. Source: Patagonia Black Hole MLC product family. Checked Aug 23, 2026. Confirm the price before you buy.

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Carry-on backpacks

Patagonia’s MLC is a travel bag that can backpack, duffel, and sometimes briefcase depending on the generation. The public constant is the 45L name and the Black Hole fabric story.

Patagonia refreshes this SKU, so the current product page carries the gram weight for the generation on sale.

Shortlist reason: a carry-on claim baked into the name plus a written guarantee program.

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The details
Volume 45 L (nameplate)
Patagonia product name / line copy
Carry-on claim MLC = Maximum Legal Carry-on, per Patagonia naming
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Fabric family Black Hole recycled polyester with weather-resistant coating (see SKU page for exact denier)
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Warranty Ironclad Guarantee (limited; see patagonia.com/ironclad-guarantee)
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