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Black Hole Duffel 55L

patagonia

Black Hole Duffel 55L

patagonia

Price£112 - £160
Colors (7)
Black w/BlackBasin Green w/Fitz TroutTalon GoldNoble GreySmolder Blue w/Amanita RedPollinator OrangeMatte Black
Sizes (1)
unspecified
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Reviews (2)

outdoor gear labNov 24, 2023
84/100

Summary

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel is a versatile, durable bag that excels in storage, organization, and transport, making it suitable for rugged expeditions, travel, and camping. Tested in 100L and 55L sizes, it features easily removable backpack straps, multiple pockets, water-repellent recycled fabric, and a padded base, with minor gripes around suitcase handle button snaps and the lack of a small-items pouch.

Pros

  • +Durable recycled material
  • +Easily removable shoulder straps
  • +Convenient pockets
  • +Stylish design

Cons

  • -Button snaps on suitcase handles
  • -No small items pouch

Activity Scores

travel
85
camping
78
backpacking
75
mountaineering
60

Feature Scores

comfort
85
durability
80
waterproof
85
lightweight
75
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outdoor gear labMay 15, 2023
79/100

Summary

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L is a lightweight, spacious duffel-style pack that can be carried as a backpack. It offers excellent volume for its weight, rugged durability, and weather protection with a storm flap and tough materials, making it a strong choice for multi-day trips and travel. Its main drawbacks are limited internal organization, no hip belt, and a structureless design that can feel unstable if not packed carefully.

Pros

  • +Lightweight for its capacity
  • +Very spacious
  • +Backpack carry option
  • +Water-resistant and durable materials (900D ripstop, bluesign-approved)
  • +Storm flap and high-quality zippers protect against moisture

Cons

  • -Limited internal organization with a single main compartment
  • -No hip belt, which reduces comfort on longer carries
  • -Structureless design can feel unstable if not fully packed
  • -Difficult to manage when wearing as a backpack with duffel straps

Activity Scores

hiking
60
travel
85
backpacking
75

Feature Scores

value
85
comfort
60
durability
95
waterproof
90
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