Black Hole
MLC 45L
Based on 15 Reddit mentions
$299.49
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Olmsted Pack for a Marathon weekend?
I have this and use it for run commuting to the office. It would be way too small for one-bag option for your trip. I have a Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L which I use for my travel one-bag option which works super well.
t0pher__ in r/runningfashion
May 20, 2025 2:38 PM
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Is a 35L backpack enough for one month?
Not sure about space but if you do want to be on the safe side, the patagonia black hole MLC (45L) and cotopaxi allpa (42L) seem like solid options with the luggage style opening that I think makes a great travel backpack.
AGudUsernamE in r/backpacking
July 28, 2025 5:53 PM
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Talk Me Out of Buying the Matador GlobeRider 45?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L is really great bag. It has lots of internal organization and a great laptop spot. It has one major con...no external pocket to stuff your passport, wallet, phone, headphones so you have to open your bag and dig around for stuff a lot. Otherwise its a great bag. That
...Electronic-Bet-7513 in r/onebag
September 26, 2025 1:10 AM
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MLC 45L vs mini mic 30L
Heya, I have the 45 MLC and a 30 Refugio which is not what you're asking about but I think I have enough experience with both while traveling to give you some idea. The 45L MLC is not a great size in my opinion because of how it's structured. The middle panel just blocks things from being filled, so
...wuunderfool in r/PatagoniaClothing
April 3, 2026 11:32 PM
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Looking for a backpack, frequent traveler
if you're looking for a carryon / overhead bag that is bigger than the yeti, but very similar in layout - check out the Black Hole MLC 45L. they also have a Mini MLC at 30L, but it looks like it would be essentially the same as your existing bag.
piercedhsky in r/backpacks
July 30, 2025 4:42 PM
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