Away Active Duffle 55L vs Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L
The Away Active Duffle 55L is 55L and 1.27kg2.8lb; the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L is 55L and 1.18kg2.6lb. The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Away Active Duffle 55L costs $9 less. The Away Active Duffle 55L fits the carry-on limit of 0 of 36 major airlines and the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away Active Duffle 55L | Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170Best | $179 |
| Volume | 55L | 55L |
| Weight | 1.27kg2.8lb | 1.18kg2.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 0% | 6%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 36.1×65×27.9cm14×25.5×11in | 33.8×57.9×24.1cm13.5×23×9.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Drawcord closure | zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled polyester body, recycled zippers, mesh and webbing | 14.1-oz 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with recycled TPU-film laminate, 200-denier recycled polyester lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Away Active Duffle 55L | Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.