Patagonia Black Hole 60L Duffel

I have been living out of this bag and my camping backpack and I could not speak more highly of this product. It took me a while to pull the trigger on purchasing it just because it is an investment for what seems like simply a duffle bag, but this thing is so much more than your traditional duffel! It is insanely durable and is nicely water resistant. It still looks practically brand new! Love the backpack attachments/straps! BUY THIS BAG.

Originally, I picked up the 45L Black Hole and decided it was way too small for my intended purpose, and after getting this one as a replacement I've decided that it's my perfect go-to weekender bag! In the two short months that I've owned this bag (I have the light grey / purple color combo, which also happens to be unique and cute) I've brought it on work trips, car camping adventures, and on airplanes as my carry-on bag for weekend trips. It's amazing. It fits perfectly in the overhead bin and the side handle makes it easy to pull down (especially as a short person) when you're rushing off the plane. It's awesome for car camping and fits into our jenga trunk packing situation far better than an unwieldy backpack. The backpack straps are a bit thin, but still convenient. I have also used one in a criss cross capacity as a makeshift shoulder strap that makes for easy carrying across the airport. They are a bit tricky to put on as mentioned in other reviews - you need to rotate and slide the plastic end piece into the D ring, then rotate again so it locks into place. All in all, this is an incredible, well constructed, versatile travel bag. My husband certainly doesn't need another bag but he's so jealous every time I whip this out that I will probably buy him one for his birthday so he stops whining about it.

This is a nice sized duffel for short trips, with minimal to moderate gear/clothing. A bit small for bigger, gear demanding adventures.

Durability is great. Shoulder straps are easy to use and comfortable. Minimal, but effective pocket.

I now have the 60L and the 90L Black Hole duffel and love both. Photo attached here is from a BC work trip and as you can see from the Black Hole stack, the duffel is a employee favorite!

I like that the 60L is a bit more compact than the 90L - much more of a weekend get away bag. It still can fit plenty of gear (frequently stuff my bike gear, clothing for weekend trips, computer bag, even groceries in) and it fits everything well.

Being that its water resistant, it holds up well in the snow and more wet conditions, though I haven't thoroughly used it outside of traveling and car camping in the dirt, though I plan on using it for ski season quite a bit this next year.

The straps make it easy for carry on and a stuffed 60L feels better on the back than even a 90L that isn't full.

All in all, if you're looking for a hefty duffel that you can count on for reliability, this is a great option with rad colors!

I have had my bag for over a year now and I absolutely love it. I purchased the 60L and have used it as my carry on on countless flights. The capacity is perfect for week long trips. The shoulder straps are super comfortable. If I don't have it crammed full of stuff it actually will fit under the seat in front of me on flights. I've also used it during the summer as a beach bag or when I go glamping with family. Best bag I've purchased and the price is very reasonable.

I've had this bag for almost a year now, and I use it constantly. I have tossed it and dropped it and had it on my back for countless adventures. I no longer need to check bags when going on trips, because I can use this bag as a carry-on, while also being able to pack everything I need for a weeklong trip. This bag has exceeded my expectations and is by far the best pack I have owned.

It's perfect for all my gear and clothes! Love all the pockets and how durable it is. The size is great for a week to two week trip. It can also be folded down and stuffed into the bag it comes with to save space

Reader's Digest Version: This bag is pretty stinkin' awesome. It's not a dry bag, so it won't safeguard your stuff from downpours or accidental swims in the river. However, it does feature an extremely durable and water-resistant exterior. And it's supposedly carry-on compatible, but I have yet to test that rumor (though I wouldn't doubt its legitimacy).

Non-Reader's Digest Version: To be honest, I've had the same carry on duffel bag since I was 7 or so. It was a pretty simple bag circa LL. Bean, and finally, after all this time, it finally had the radish this past year......Which is where the Black Hole 60L comes into play. I've now dubbed this bag Ye Olde Faithful's Replacement, and I speculate (based on Patagonia's bomber construction) that this bag will too be a Ye Olde Faithful.

The Black Hole material doesn't even bat an eye when it comes time to huck and haul, not to mention it happily withstands the often hasty-stuffing-into-the-back-of-my-car-among-precarious-objects sort of scenario. The water-resistant treatment has been especially helpful. That being said, the bag certainly isn't waterproof - so don't expect it to protect your stuff if you leave it out in the rain for extended periods of time or let it take a dip in the river.

The backpack straps are a really, really nice touch, and make transport a breeze. However (ha) they were a shade confusing to assemble at first. Despite this initial snafu, the straps actually stay put, which is a really nice feature and one that should be relatively self-evident, but you'd be surprised how frequent that kind of stuff occurs.

The two, internal zippered pockets are great, but if you need more storage options, I highly recommend checking out the Black Hole Cubes!

All in all, I highly recommend this bag to anyone who is looking for a hardy, versatile, and carry-on compatible duffel bag.

I gifted this to my father, and he loved it. I asked him about the details, this is what he said "I got the 60L Black Hole duffel just before leaving to Italy. As I have read, it is durable and will pass as a carry-on, taking one element of suspense out of international travel. I packed it efficiently and used all clothing by the end of the 10-day trip. There were several occasions we had to walk, up to about 2 kilometers, and for its intended use, it was fine. For a crossover bag, it worked fine, and looks like it will last for many trips."

I love this bag. I have it in the 90L and the 60L. They are both perfect for different uses. The 60L my go to for any kind of weekend trip, or flight because I can carry it on. The amount of gear or outfits that you can fit in this and then throw on your back as a backpack makes me feel like Mary Poppins. The backpack straps are incredible. They can be a tiny bit tricky to get on if it is your first duffel, I am happy to walk you through it. Let me know if you have any other questions.

bought this thing to last a lifetime, it seems to be on track. the bag material seems bomber, excited to put it through the paces.

I've taken this bag on a dozen+ trips, ranging from overnights to weeklong excursions, on planes and cars and canoes. Overall, I do like it, but I'm not exactly thrilled. Here's why.

PROS:
- The pack's construction is tough as nails. I don't worry about it, period, in terms of durability. Just like my 32L Black Hole backpack (which I love), I can toss it, haul it, grab it by any strap, no worries.
- It's versatile, with backpack and handheld carrying options, and fairly lightweight for its size (especially given its durability + water resistance)
- It's a good looking bag, and stands out in a crowd

CONS
- Water resistance is not what I'd hoped for. I took the pack on a 4 day canoe trip into the coastal swamps of NC, and we got dumped on, big-time, during our first few hours of paddling. Serious impromptu gear test, for sure, and this bag was one of the "water resistant" packs that failed it. It was not sitting in the bottom of the boat (I didn't expect it to perform as a drybag, immersed in H20), but water still got in through the seams, the zippers, and the pack's bottom fabric as the torrential downpour tested every angle. Long story short, my clothes got soggy, though not soaked (it did resist the water, just didn't stop it). And that side compartment got soaking wet.
- Filling it up is harder than you'd expect. While that 60L capacity is ideal for overhead bins (and is about the max I want to haul around w/ me on most trips), I find that due to the zipper's design, and the pack's stiff corners, I have a hard time actually making full use of that space. The shoulder straps are also pretty thin, so don't expect to carry much weight without paying for it with chafe-age/soreness. It's a duffel first, and a backpack second.
- That side zipper pocket is also pretty "meh", since it both A) shares space directly with the main pack, so using it just (inefficiently) takes up room in the pack, and B) provides a point of insecurity for international/sketchy travel, because you can get into the main pack via the side pocket; there's a pass-through zipper.

Big picture? It looks bombproof, but I wouldn't leave it on, say, the roof of a chicken bus or in the back of a pickup truck in a torrential downpour, and trust it to keep my most precious items dry. And if you want to use every one of those 60 liters, you'll have to work for it - both in the packing, and in the carrying. It's still my go-to travel duffel, I just know its limitations now...

I received the duffel yesterday but had no clue on how to attach the backpack straps. I finally figured it out after chatting online w/ back country customer service, researching videos online and just plain finagling with it. You have to place the square plastic piece from backpack strap into the d ring on the bag. It has to be twisted about 90 degrees to be placed inside the d ring. The other end of the strap is a buckle so that's self explanatory, then viola! Planning on using this duffel backpack on my surf trip to Bali next month so I'll update my review after.

This duffle is my go-to for everything. I've hauled it around the world--from the cold of the Tetons to the jungles of Thailand. It's strong, durable, and protects your stuff wherever you go. It's a perfect size for a carry-on bag, and offers plenty of room for gear, clothes, and other essentials (it carried everything I needed for 2 1/2 weeks in Thailand). There aren't a ton of storage and organization compartments, but if you're looking for something simple and reliable, this is your bag. Verdict: buy!

Dimensions for this bag are:
‎25 x 13 x 10 inches

This bag is great I have using it car camping trips and it can fit everything i need for a weekend including sleeping bag and pad, clothes, and the inside mesh pockets are nice for the essentials. Not a lot of bells and whistles here but a solid duffel that is made out of super durable material. Ill be using this bag for years to come.

Great sturdy bag. This is the perfect size if I had to pick one duffel of the black holes. Have been using as my carry on along with a backpack and can bring everything I need for at least a week with no laundering needed. No checked bags is nice.

This bag truly deserves 5 stars. It's constructed well and is super durable. It is lighter weight than most other duffel bags in this category. The shell material will keep your gear dry even when left out in a downpour. Another plus is Patagonia donates 1% for the planet. I enjoy supporting companies that give back.
http://www.patagonia.com/one-percent-for-the-planet.html

This bag is great - I bought two, one in Black for my boyfriend and one in Nouveau Green for myself.

They have backpack straps, so you can carry it as a duffel bag, or add the backpack straps and wear it as a backpack. It's also the largest size bag you can carry onto a plane, which is why we went with the 60 L. The material is really durable and I can tell its going to last a long time and be my new go-to.

I went on a 10 day trip, hiking in the PNW and then to Hawaii and had plenty of room to pack everything I needed in it.