Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L - Black / All
Our classic Black Hole MLC bag is a burly, soft-sided suitcase with enough room for world travel. It features convertible backpack straps for comfortable load carrying and is made with 100% recycled body fabric, lining, and webbing, plus a 100% recycled TPU-film laminate. This bag meets most carry-on requirements and is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. It has a large main compartment with two interior organization pockets and one drop-in top pocket for smaller items. The bag is extremely durable and weather-resistant, built with recycled materials. It's a versatile and padded laptop bag, perfect for travel.
Our classic Black Hole MLC bag is a burly, soft-sided suitcase with enough room for world travel. It features convertible backpack straps for comfortable load carrying and is made with 100% recycled body fabric, lining, and webbing, plus a 100% recycled TPU-film laminate. This bag meets most carry-on requirements and is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. It has a large main compartment with two interior organization pockets and one drop-in top pocket for smaller items. The bag is extremely durable and weather-resistant, built with recycled materials. It's a versatile and padded laptop bag, perfect for travel.
Our classic Black Hole MLC bag is a burly, soft-sided suitcase with enough room for world travel. It features convertible backpack straps for comfortable load carrying and is made with 100% recycled body fabric, lining, and webbing, plus a 100% recycled TPU-film laminate. This bag meets most carry-on requirements and is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. It has a large main compartment with two interior organization pockets and one drop-in top pocket for smaller items. The bag is extremely durable and weather-resistant, built with recycled materials. It's a versatile and padded laptop bag, perfect for travel.
Our classic Black Hole MLC bag is a burly, soft-sided suitcase with enough room for world travel. It features convertible backpack straps for comfortable load carrying and is made with 100% recycled body fabric, lining, and webbing, plus a 100% recycled TPU-film laminate. This bag meets most carry-on requirements and is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory. It has a large main compartment with two interior organization pockets and one drop-in top pocket for smaller items. The bag is extremely durable and weather-resistant, built with recycled materials. It's a versatile and padded laptop bag, perfect for travel.
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My wife gave me this bag as a birthday gift. I was looking to get the MLC 25 but she got confused and got me the MLC 45.At first, I thought it was going to be too big and it is if you plan to use it as an EDC, but I use it for travel and it works perfect. It is almost the size of a carry-on but it doesn't feel that way unless you fill it up to the brim.For the compartments, it is nice how you have your laptop in a separate way so going through the airport's TSA makes it a lot easy to just open the side of the bag that has the laptop and leave the rest packed.It does not have a tablet compartment, but you can still store your tablet in the zipper pocket behind the laptop and it works just fine. I have a M2 Macbook air and it has a tooooon of extra room left.I do ... MoreMy wife gave me this bag as a birthday gift. I was looking to get the MLC 25 but she got confused and got me the MLC 45.At first, I thought it was going to be too big and it is if you plan to use it as an EDC, but I use it for travel and it works perfect. It is almost the size of a carry-on but it doesn't feel that way unless you fill it up to the brim.For the compartments, it is nice how you have your laptop in a separate way so going through the airport's TSA makes it a lot easy to just open the side of the bag that has the laptop and leave the rest packed.It does not have a tablet compartment, but you can still store your tablet in the zipper pocket behind the laptop and it works just fine. I have a M2 Macbook air and it has a tooooon of extra room left.I do like the material a lot, I've been looking to get the MLC bags for a while but the plastic feel of the previous bags stopped me from buying them but this bag has great material all around.The fit, is great, the handle passthrough is amazing, I almost never carry it through the airport. Having the option of stowing away the backpack straps and using the hipbelt as a should strap is genius! I do wish the strap was a little bit longer but at 5'10, it fits perfect for me.While I was reviewing the MLC25, I saw it has a water bottle pocket which the MLC 45 does not have, I wish it did as it is bigger so it has more space.Overall, very pleased with the bag, lots of room and organization in the inside and materials feel premium.
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I am beyond pleased with this bag. Ive used it exclusively for travel and it has been perfect for my needs.The pockets and pouches are plentiful and make sense. I typically carry a 15 inch laptop, an iPad Pro, power banks, chargers, and my Nintendo Switch in the back compartment. The way the compartments open completely makes taking out my electronics through security quick and easy.The front compartment has so much space as well. I put my travel pillow, extra clothes, and and extra electronics bag for easy access. The top pouch is perfect to get to my headphones quickly.It fits completely under a plane seat when placed perpendicular to you, but will stick out quite a bit when placed parallel to you.The shoulder strap doubling as the waist strap works ... MoreI am beyond pleased with this bag. Ive used it exclusively for travel and it has been perfect for my needs.The pockets and pouches are plentiful and make sense. I typically carry a 15 inch laptop, an iPad Pro, power banks, chargers, and my Nintendo Switch in the back compartment. The way the compartments open completely makes taking out my electronics through security quick and easy.The front compartment has so much space as well. I put my travel pillow, extra clothes, and and extra electronics bag for easy access. The top pouch is perfect to get to my headphones quickly.It fits completely under a plane seat when placed perpendicular to you, but will stick out quite a bit when placed parallel to you.The shoulder strap doubling as the waist strap works exceptionally and is easy to convert as needed. Wearing it over the shoulder is comfortable.I typically carry about 9kg or almost 20lbs of stuff and configure it with the straps and waist belt. The weight is unnoticeable and fairly comfortable. The only thing is the chest strap just kind of seems to be an afterthought but it gets the straps tight nonetheless.Overall, I love this bag and am beyond happy with the quality and feel. I am looking forward to putting it to further use in the future.
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=====This review is primarily for those trying to replace a duffle bag=====The various pockets were exactly what I needed to hold all my gear when coaching soccer or playing. The many different sections were perfect for my magnet board, ball, cones and such. Where I ran into problems was the fact that I had to open it like a suit case to access the pockets which felt a bit awkward. The finish was also a bit too shiny and didn’t feel like “me”. It felt strange showing up to games with what looked like a “designer bag” next to everyone else’s duffels since is was so reflective and shiny. If this bag were matte and without the large Patagonia lettering, this would’ve been perfect. The bag I ended up with was a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L which offers access to the main pocket ... More=====This review is primarily for those trying to replace a duffle bag=====The various pockets were exactly what I needed to hold all my gear when coaching soccer or playing. The many different sections were perfect for my magnet board, ball, cones and such. Where I ran into problems was the fact that I had to open it like a suit case to access the pockets which felt a bit awkward. The finish was also a bit too shiny and didn’t feel like “me”. It felt strange showing up to games with what looked like a “designer bag” next to everyone else’s duffels since is was so reflective and shiny. If this bag were matte and without the large Patagonia lettering, this would’ve been perfect. The bag I ended up with was a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L which offers access to the main pocket without having to open it up like a clam shell.This bag would be great for using as a carry on.
| Capacity | 45 liters |
| Warranty | 12 month(s) |
Patagonia - Black Hole MLC Pack 45L - Black
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Patagonia Black Hole MLC Bag Black 49307 BLK ALL
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Patagonia Black Hole MLC - Black - One Size
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Patagonia - Black Hole MLC - Black
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My wife gave me this bag as a birthday gift. I was looking to get the MLC 25 but she got confused and got me the MLC 45.At first, I thought it was going to be too big and it is if you plan to use it as an EDC, but I use it for travel and it works perfect. It is almost the size of a carry-on but it doesn't feel that way unless you fill it up to the brim.For the compartments, it is nice how you have your laptop in a separate way so going through the airport's TSA makes it a lot easy to just open the side of the bag that has the laptop and leave the rest packed.It does not have a tablet compartment, but you can still store your tablet in the zipper pocket behind the laptop and it works just fine. I have a M2 Macbook air and it has a tooooon of extra room left.I do ... MoreMy wife gave me this bag as a birthday gift. I was looking to get the MLC 25 but she got confused and got me the MLC 45.At first, I thought it was going to be too big and it is if you plan to use it as an EDC, but I use it for travel and it works perfect. It is almost the size of a carry-on but it doesn't feel that way unless you fill it up to the brim.For the compartments, it is nice how you have your laptop in a separate way so going through the airport's TSA makes it a lot easy to just open the side of the bag that has the laptop and leave the rest packed.It does not have a tablet compartment, but you can still store your tablet in the zipper pocket behind the laptop and it works just fine. I have a M2 Macbook air and it has a tooooon of extra room left.I do like the material a lot, I've been looking to get the MLC bags for a while but the plastic feel of the previous bags stopped me from buying them but this bag has great material all around.The fit, is great, the handle passthrough is amazing, I almost never carry it through the airport. Having the option of stowing away the backpack straps and using the hipbelt as a should strap is genius! I do wish the strap was a little bit longer but at 5'10, it fits perfect for me.While I was reviewing the MLC25, I saw it has a water bottle pocket which the MLC 45 does not have, I wish it did as it is bigger so it has more space.Overall, very pleased with the bag, lots of room and organization in the inside and materials feel premium.
I am beyond pleased with this bag. Ive used it exclusively for travel and it has been perfect for my needs.The pockets and pouches are plentiful and make sense. I typically carry a 15 inch laptop, an iPad Pro, power banks, chargers, and my Nintendo Switch in the back compartment. The way the compartments open completely makes taking out my electronics through security quick and easy.The front compartment has so much space as well. I put my travel pillow, extra clothes, and and extra electronics bag for easy access. The top pouch is perfect to get to my headphones quickly.It fits completely under a plane seat when placed perpendicular to you, but will stick out quite a bit when placed parallel to you.The shoulder strap doubling as the waist strap works ... MoreI am beyond pleased with this bag. Ive used it exclusively for travel and it has been perfect for my needs.The pockets and pouches are plentiful and make sense. I typically carry a 15 inch laptop, an iPad Pro, power banks, chargers, and my Nintendo Switch in the back compartment. The way the compartments open completely makes taking out my electronics through security quick and easy.The front compartment has so much space as well. I put my travel pillow, extra clothes, and and extra electronics bag for easy access. The top pouch is perfect to get to my headphones quickly.It fits completely under a plane seat when placed perpendicular to you, but will stick out quite a bit when placed parallel to you.The shoulder strap doubling as the waist strap works exceptionally and is easy to convert as needed. Wearing it over the shoulder is comfortable.I typically carry about 9kg or almost 20lbs of stuff and configure it with the straps and waist belt. The weight is unnoticeable and fairly comfortable. The only thing is the chest strap just kind of seems to be an afterthought but it gets the straps tight nonetheless.Overall, I love this bag and am beyond happy with the quality and feel. I am looking forward to putting it to further use in the future.
=====This review is primarily for those trying to replace a duffle bag=====The various pockets were exactly what I needed to hold all my gear when coaching soccer or playing. The many different sections were perfect for my magnet board, ball, cones and such. Where I ran into problems was the fact that I had to open it like a suit case to access the pockets which felt a bit awkward. The finish was also a bit too shiny and didn’t feel like “me”. It felt strange showing up to games with what looked like a “designer bag” next to everyone else’s duffels since is was so reflective and shiny. If this bag were matte and without the large Patagonia lettering, this would’ve been perfect. The bag I ended up with was a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L which offers access to the main pocket ... More=====This review is primarily for those trying to replace a duffle bag=====The various pockets were exactly what I needed to hold all my gear when coaching soccer or playing. The many different sections were perfect for my magnet board, ball, cones and such. Where I ran into problems was the fact that I had to open it like a suit case to access the pockets which felt a bit awkward. The finish was also a bit too shiny and didn’t feel like “me”. It felt strange showing up to games with what looked like a “designer bag” next to everyone else’s duffels since is was so reflective and shiny. If this bag were matte and without the large Patagonia lettering, this would’ve been perfect. The bag I ended up with was a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L which offers access to the main pocket without having to open it up like a clam shell.This bag would be great for using as a carry on.
After using this bag for 12 days of traveling, I would definitely recommend this bag to someone who brings a mix of clothes and accessories/toilet tries. The compartments really separate stuff well and kept it all organized, however the main space for clothes was small and I resorted to not bringing bulky items. This bag loaded 35 lbs of clothes/gear when maxed out and still fit in overheard on flights. Unfortunately, the hip belt does not cinch down tight enough for me, so some weight is on my shoulders. If you are a small person you will likely find that this bag is made for a taller and larger person. Would love to see this product in more colors because the all black look obviously made it difficult to spot in baggage claim. Great price for what you get!
Recently returned from 2 wks in Taiwan. This bag was perfectly enough for myself and some of my 6yrs old belongings (this was the only bag I brought with me by the way. I pack light when traveling international because I move around different cities a lot). I liked that I can carry like a backpack or a sling bag (was very helpful during busy commute on the bus and train). There are some caveats though and might not apply to others. The problem I have with this bag is the weight limit when traveling to certain Asian countries or on certain Asian airlines where the weight limit for carry-on is 15lbs! To Taiwan I had to unloaded some weight at the ticket counter. At 5'4 this bag is huge on me! I wished they have a 35L version like the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L. I noticed ... MoreRecently returned from 2 wks in Taiwan. This bag was perfectly enough for myself and some of my 6yrs old belongings (this was the only bag I brought with me by the way. I pack light when traveling international because I move around different cities a lot). I liked that I can carry like a backpack or a sling bag (was very helpful during busy commute on the bus and train). There are some caveats though and might not apply to others. The problem I have with this bag is the weight limit when traveling to certain Asian countries or on certain Asian airlines where the weight limit for carry-on is 15lbs! To Taiwan I had to unloaded some weight at the ticket counter. At 5'4 this bag is huge on me! I wished they have a 35L version like the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L. I noticed Patagonia has the 30L version but I think it's small for me for international travel with only a backpack. I also wish they have a smaller outer compartment for a quick easy access to smaller items like a passport going through security. As much as I want to keep this bag, the 45L version is too big for me. Wishful for 35L version in the future. Going to settle on the Cotopaxi allpa 35L for my next international trip.
I am beyond disappointed by this new version of the MLC 45L bag. My husband and son have the previous version of it and it's an amazing bag that worked so well for travel and fit a ton of clothing. My son has used his to go back and forth across the country for breaks from college and manages to get a week or more worth of clothing in it. However, the 2023 MLC 45L is full of multiple lame compartments that completely cut into one's ability to pack lots of clothes. We did a side by side comparison with last year's model and found that the main compartment is more shallow and smaller overall than the previous version and that's the only place you really have to pack clothes. There is then a small area with two zipper pockets that you could pack some socks, underwear, ... MoreI am beyond disappointed by this new version of the MLC 45L bag. My husband and son have the previous version of it and it's an amazing bag that worked so well for travel and fit a ton of clothing. My son has used his to go back and forth across the country for breaks from college and manages to get a week or more worth of clothing in it. However, the 2023 MLC 45L is full of multiple lame compartments that completely cut into one's ability to pack lots of clothes. We did a side by side comparison with last year's model and found that the main compartment is more shallow and smaller overall than the previous version and that's the only place you really have to pack clothes. There is then a small area with two zipper pockets that you could pack some socks, underwear, maybe a t-shirt or two. The features continue to let me down as the lid is basically useless unless you carry a 20" laptop (no one carries laptops that big) and want to organize a drawer full of office supplies from your desk. If you're a business traveler looking for bag to carry all of your electronics, office supplies and an outfit or two then this is your bag. If you want a carry on bag for travel that isn't business, I'd look elsewhere. The over engineering on the Multiple Lame Compartment bag is just sad. Thanks Patagonia for taking something that was awesome and making it unsatisfactory.
I recently used the MLC black hole convertible suitcase for a 3 week trip to Patagonia (yes, the irony is not lost on me). The bag was the perfect size for the 22 lb carry on weight limit. The internal compartments made it easy to pack all of our layers with extra pockets to organize our other essentials. When fully packed, the bag is quite large on my small frame, but the chest and waist straps help distribute the weight relatively comfortably. The straps to synch the pack down also help make the size more manageable.My one concern is the fabric. While most of the fabric seems very durable, I noticed that the wax-coated fabric on the back of the pack gets beat up quickly. After only a couple days of travel on buses I had multiple scratches that make the pack look ... MoreI recently used the MLC black hole convertible suitcase for a 3 week trip to Patagonia (yes, the irony is not lost on me). The bag was the perfect size for the 22 lb carry on weight limit. The internal compartments made it easy to pack all of our layers with extra pockets to organize our other essentials. When fully packed, the bag is quite large on my small frame, but the chest and waist straps help distribute the weight relatively comfortably. The straps to synch the pack down also help make the size more manageable.My one concern is the fabric. While most of the fabric seems very durable, I noticed that the wax-coated fabric on the back of the pack gets beat up quickly. After only a couple days of travel on buses I had multiple scratches that make the pack look old and used. I can't imagine how it will look once I have to check the bag through an airline. I stopped by a local Patagonia store to ask for recs to maintain the fabric, but they didn't know either.It would also be nice to have an easily accessible smaller, external pocket that could fit a wallet, phone, passport, and some food on the go as well as a water bottle holder in the future.
Great bag for international (or domestic) travel if you prefer to do so with only a carry-on. Plenty of room for travel clothes and necessities. Cinch straps help keep an overstuffed bag reasonably sized. Great that it can quickly transform from a backpack to a shoulder bag; the hip belt smartly transforms to the shoulder strap. Backpack straps tuck out of the way so the bag can be stowed without crushing buckles or snagging straps on other things.This bag really isn't a gear-hauler (look elsewhere in the Black Hole line for that). It has ample storage for a large laptop or tablet and any accessories to go with them, but you might find this part of the bag to be wasted space if you choose to travel without these items.Very pleased with this purchase because it ... MoreGreat bag for international (or domestic) travel if you prefer to do so with only a carry-on. Plenty of room for travel clothes and necessities. Cinch straps help keep an overstuffed bag reasonably sized. Great that it can quickly transform from a backpack to a shoulder bag; the hip belt smartly transforms to the shoulder strap. Backpack straps tuck out of the way so the bag can be stowed without crushing buckles or snagging straps on other things.This bag really isn't a gear-hauler (look elsewhere in the Black Hole line for that). It has ample storage for a large laptop or tablet and any accessories to go with them, but you might find this part of the bag to be wasted space if you choose to travel without these items.Very pleased with this purchase because it works well for what I'm up to. I've paired with with a Black Hole Cube for extra organization. Strongly recommended for anyone who wants to travel fast and light, by air, and carries a laptop.
I bought this bag to use as a carry-on for domestic flights in the US. It worked perfectly on my Delta flight, though one of the two small gotchas I encountered was that because it's a soft case, it can expand beyond what will fit in the overhead compartments. Had to kind of push it a bit to get it to fit, but I mean I really had this thing packed full! Only other thing is that because the waist strap doubles as the shoulder strap, it can't extend very low when you're using it as an over-the-shoulder bag. I had the strap extended as far as it could go and the bag rested about at my waist, even with the strap on the shoulder on the same side as the bag. This was not the most comfortable while traveling through the airport, but by no means a deal breaker. Otherwise, ... MoreI bought this bag to use as a carry-on for domestic flights in the US. It worked perfectly on my Delta flight, though one of the two small gotchas I encountered was that because it's a soft case, it can expand beyond what will fit in the overhead compartments. Had to kind of push it a bit to get it to fit, but I mean I really had this thing packed full! Only other thing is that because the waist strap doubles as the shoulder strap, it can't extend very low when you're using it as an over-the-shoulder bag. I had the strap extended as far as it could go and the bag rested about at my waist, even with the strap on the shoulder on the same side as the bag. This was not the most comfortable while traveling through the airport, but by no means a deal breaker. Otherwise, it fit an impressive amount of clothes and supplies for my four day trip, and had more than enough compartmentalization to keep my things separate! Would absolutely buy again!
Well constructed product as typical with most Patagonia products. I used this pack as my "under the seat" item for an 11 day vacation/work trip in Europe in addition to my rolling carry on . It has a ton of space so it was nice to back all my work and casual gear. The problem is its almost too big and was quite a nuisance to travel with on planes and trains and I think it lacks practicality on its own.It's the size of a rolling carry on, so if you're packing all your stuff I'd prefer to roll it than to carry all the weight on my back. If you're really set on having the mobility of a backpack I'd just opt for a backpacking pack instead.Pros:- Great construction- Tons of space- lots of zippers and pockets to organize gearCons:- Almost too big which leads ... MoreWell constructed product as typical with most Patagonia products. I used this pack as my "under the seat" item for an 11 day vacation/work trip in Europe in addition to my rolling carry on . It has a ton of space so it was nice to back all my work and casual gear. The problem is its almost too big and was quite a nuisance to travel with on planes and trains and I think it lacks practicality on its own.It's the size of a rolling carry on, so if you're packing all your stuff I'd prefer to roll it than to carry all the weight on my back. If you're really set on having the mobility of a backpack I'd just opt for a backpacking pack instead.Pros:- Great construction- Tons of space- lots of zippers and pockets to organize gearCons:- Almost too big which leads an uncomfortable bag to lug around- No quick access pockets, makes it difficult to going through TSA to remove items or trying to store a water bottle. If you're really set on this type of bag, opt for the Travel Pack version instead- Won't fit under seats wellHard to rate less than 4 stars since it works as advertised. It's just hard to see the practical uses when there are a lot of better bags out there that have more functionality.
| Capacity | 45 liters |
| Warranty | 12 month(s) |
