Finally, Patagonia’s Black Hole line also includes a variety of versions (we love the 70L for expedition use and the 40L as a carry-on), including smaller travel packs and duffels with wheels. Keep in mind that this duffel does not have a particularly rigid structure (only the base is lightly padded), so it doesn’t offer a ton in the way of protection for your fragile items. In terms of features and carrying comfort, you get a multitude of ways to grab and carry the duffel: The removable backpack straps are more comfortable and functional than most, and the bag comes with reinforced haul handles and webbing loops for carrying by hand. We've been using the same Black Hole Duffel for almost ten years now and it's still going strong, despite being packed with sharp climbing gear and shlepped to all corners of the world (by plane, train, horse, and snowmobile). This duffel is not waterproof like the YETI and SealLine models below, but it should keep your gear dry in light to moderate moisture just fine. And the Black Hole is tough: The fabric is burly 900-denier ripstop nylon with a DWR finish to fend off moisture. This bag is beautifully constructed from end to end, and you get multiple color options from simple black to bright red. In 2023, all Black Holes are made with 100%-recycled materials, along with the premium build quality and trendy colorways that Patagonia is known for. Patagonia’s Black Hole line helped made duffels cool, and we think the 55-liter version is the best all-around bag on the market. What we like: Durable, comfortable as a backpack, and looks great.
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