Does the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 34 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 1 and is too big for 3.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 19.7 × 12.5 × 8.5 in (50 × 32 × 22 cm) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 40 L |
| Empty weight | 2.3 lb (1.1 kg) |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $159 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 1.5 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1.5 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1.5 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 2.5 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1.5 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 0.5 in to spare |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits 1.7 in to spare |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 0.9 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.6 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.6 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.6 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.3 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0 in over, too tall |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- patagonia.com.aubrand page
Notes from our data check
Patagonia Australia size guide (Duffels and Wheeled Bags): 'Internal Volume | External Dimensions | Weight' row 'Black Hole® Duffel 40L | 2,441 cu in | 19.7" x 12.5" x 8.5" | 2 lb 4.9 oz', 'Measurements are in inches'. Product page: 'Weight 1045g (36.86 oz)', 'meets most airline and train carry-on requirements'. Both weights are brand figures (2 lb 4.9 oz = 2.31 lb; 1045 g = 1.05 kg). Labelled external, but the guide does not say whether the grab handles and strap anchors are inside the size, so includesWheelsHandles is null. Duffel: the 19.7 in length is stored first. No laptop sleeve is listed. PRICE: patagonia.com was down, so $159 is REI's price as shown in a search extract of rei.com (REI blocks automated requests; not opened). Patagonia AU price is AUD 249.95. Amazon not checked. Derived values: cm from inches.