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September 14, 2021 -
I received the Patagonia Black Hole MLC (45L) in the mail today. I intend to use it as a carry-on for international travel. Did I make a bad choice, or is it a decent or good purchase for my intentions?
I pack light on electronics (usually just a laptop and charger/phone charger). I feel I pack heavier on medicines (several prescriptions/other medication bottles) and toiletries than the average person. I normally try to pack 3 pairs of shoes (usually 1 sandal). With this bag, I'd hope to bring at least 1 week worth of clothing.
I am going abroad soon for nearly 2 weeks. I want to bring it as a carry-on. I plan to stay abroad longer (possibly move abroad for the long-term) so I may check a large suitcase but that is undecided. Regardless if I do check one or not, can the Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L fit my needs for international travel as a carry-on? I hate returns so would love your opinions.
Any alternative recommendations for those who argue against the bag?
Thanks!
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It’s lumpy. All the stuff slides down to the bottom and feels bad shifting around on my back. I had an MLC and got rid of it after two painfully annoying flights. If walking through a couple airports were a drag I sure wouldn’t want to trek around far. Went with an Osprey Porter 46 to replace it.
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Our family has two of these. We primarily used them for travel/vacation (in a season of life where that was part of our regular rhythm), and for grocery runs on a bike. We’d wear them like a backpack through airports but never walking through a city or anything. They are great duffel bags. If you mainly want it to be a duffel bag, I think you’ll love it. If you mainly want it to be a backpack, I think you’ll be disappointed.
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