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NEW Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L & 25L - What’s New and is it Worth Upgrading?

Danny Packs

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Review of the recently updated versions of the Patagonia Black Hole 25L & 32L Backpacks which are two of my favorite bags from the company for travel and edc. There are a few new features and updates to the layout / aesthetic of the bags, but these may not be for everyone.

What do you think of the updates to the bags? Which do you prefer?

Patagonia Black Hole 25L (Huckberry): https://prf.hn/l/XvAqxYQ
Patagonia Black Hole 25L (Patagonia): https://patagonia.pxf.io/OrxJ6K
Patagonia Black Hole 25L (REI): https://rei.pxf.io/DyRW1a

Patagonia Black Hole 32L (Huckberry): https://prf.hn/l/QxoDpnR
Patagonia Black Hole 32L (Patagonia): https://patagonia.pxf.io/EKNj59
Patagonia Black Hole 32L (REI): https://bit.ly/45xRnSw

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Height - 5’11”

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Aesthetic & materials
02:18 - Water bottle pockets and exterior
04:32 - Wearing the bags & capacity
05:17 - Harness
06:58 - Quick access pockets
09:18 - Laptop Compartment
11:06 - Main compartment
16:45 - Pricing & alternatives

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20 Comments

@CLE_Joe 3 years ago

I know I'm in the minority, but I loved the shiny material. It gave it such a distinct look. Still looks good overall, but it feels a little generic now.

@ExposedRoot 3 years ago

I have three Patagonia bags.. all shiny material which I dislike. When I first started watching this video I said finally they're getting rid of that shiny look. By the end of the video I realized wait a minute that's how you recognize Patagonia is by the shiny look. Now it looks like all the other bags. All of a sudden I'm digging the shiny look.

@GatorAidMedical 3 years ago

The shiny bags were better IMO. Instantly recognizable look. Shiny + no logo would be prime

@insidejet 3 years ago

I absolutely love the update. The shiny material was a total turn off, like it was for most people I know. Only bummer is definitely the hydration port. Why get rid of it? Weird. Other than that, great bags.

@alerubio1302 2 years ago

Shiny look !!

@PaulBeiser 3 years ago (edited)

Great reviews and especially comparisons to the previous models, both of which I own. No tablet sleeve is a big omission, and the move of the internal zippered pocket in the 32L to the back is another bad move. I will not upgrade! I also like the shiny material, and it seems like it is a bit stiffer, so the pack stays more upright when you place it down. Thanks again!

@certainperfectratio 3 years ago (edited)

I have the 32 L, and I think Patagonia hit it out of the park with this update. I got lucky, and they released it just when I was about to buy the older model.

I'm glad the laptop sleeve is less suspended than before. I have a 10 y/o Patagonia Refugio backpack, and the bottom is floppy and will ride up a little on my back, which is annoying, and I think is because of the large false-bottom in the laptop sleeve.

I really like the smoulder blue color way. A little more generic looking than before but in my opinion still not too corporate / boring looking. Some of the more "minimalist" backpacks are a little too sleek for my taste. I think this Patagonia bag strikes a nice balance

I really like the large size of the top compartment as it fits my rather large electronics pouch which is super useful during a flight. That's one reason I preferred this to the mini MLC clamshell bag.

The laptop sleeve fits my 16" MBP no problem

I personally don't use a tablet so the lack of tablet sleeve is a plus for me, as it would just add unnecessary bulk

I'm a huge fan of the vertical zipper front sleeve pocket for stashing stuff through TSA. Easy to sling around and access similar to some Timbuk2 bags.

The outside material is easy to clean even if it's not as shiny as before. I got some sunscreen on it and thought it might stain. Wiped away easily with a wet rag. Even though it's more matte it's still not absorbent which is great.

It fits under an airplane seat pretty well

I have two minor gripes
I had to move the sternum strap all the way down to get it to a position that feels comfortable for me. Might be nice if there was a little longer range as it was barely enough for me

When fully loaded the bag kind of wants to pull off my shoulders backwards. It could be because I put my electronics in the top compartment which makes it a little top heavy. Based on the silhouette, the bag does have more depth on top. I actually like the top-biased shape as it makes it fit better under an airplane seat, and I like the way it looks with the weight distributed this way, but there is a slight tradeoff while actually walking with it.

@brochg 3 years ago (edited)

Hi Danny! Thank you so much for the highly education and entertaining content! I hope you can offer a recommendation for me, as my use case is pretty specific. I'm looking for a larger EDC, to carry when I go to conventions. I am a kidney transplant recipient, and hydration is very important for me, so I need a bag with at least 1 outside water bottle pouch that will handle a 1 Litre bottle. 2 of those pouches would be even. better. I also need external. storage for small items that I purchase, so I don't need to get into the main compartment. Something that wears close to the body, instead of sticking way out is also important, as there are between 50 and 100,000 people at these cons. Thank you very much for any recommendations you can offer. Keep up the great work, I really enjoy your content! The CHZ26 looked like a very close contented, but the lack of external storage was a no go.

@slim2047 3 years ago

what do you think about black hole 32l vs tnf racon?

@skoolietailsandtrails 1 year ago

I’ve had several of the older design…I hate the new dull fabric, and the shape of the new bag and pocket layout is not good. Will gladly swap my new for a good condition old

@ryanlopez4918 2 years ago

would you be able to do a video comparing this new Black Hole 25L with the Refugio Daypack 26L? I can't decide which one to go with

@ale_sequeira 3 years ago

What is the size for the 25L laptop sleeve? Do you think a 16'' macbook would fit?

@Joe.dirt7909 2 years ago

What size hero clip are you using? 😊

@Ronaldyongky 2 years ago

Im wearing evergoods chz22 now. Looking for a slightly bigger bag for daily daypack for travelling. Considering 25l patagonia vs rei rugpack 28L. Which one would you prefer? Thank you

@Ike_C 3 years ago

The layout reminds me a lot of the Evergoods CHZ 22

@fy85kf2 2 years ago

How comfort is the 32L when it's all packed out, compared to something like Mystery Ranch that has a great harness system?

@BillyMcGovern 2 years ago

Danny, are you willing to sell your old shiny 32L?

@evakelly8843 2 years ago

I recently bought the 32L for school and travelling, but i am doubting my purchase as i would also like a bag that i can use as a daypack/hike bag. Would the refugio 30L be better?