Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L vs Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel Bag
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Duffel Bags: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Black Hole 55L wins on the most complete spec sheet in the group: denier, laminate, lining, weight and dimensions are all published, and the bag carries as a backpack and stuffs into its own pocket. The Cargo Hauler 60L is lighter, holds a little more, adds lockable zippers and end compartments, and sits a tier lower.
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L
Buy itA 55 L laminated ripstop duffel with removable backpack straps and a fully published spec sheet, described by its maker as weather-resistant.
- Patagonia publishes the body fabric in full: 14.1-oz 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a recycled TPU-film laminate.
- Padded shoulder straps let it carry as a backpack and detach when not in use.
- When empty, the duffel stuffs into its zippered side pocket for storage.
- Patagonia calls the fabric weather-resistant and makes no waterproof or submersion claim for the bag.
- At 1,180 g it is heavier than the Eagle Creek despite holding less.
- Lockable zippers are not listed on the product page.
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel Bag
Buy itThe lightest travel duffel here at 2 lb 3 oz, with stowable backpack straps, lockable zippers and a body that packs into its own end pocket.
- Eagle Creek lists the weight at 2 lb 3 oz (1 kg) and the internal capacity at 63 L, more volume for less weight than the Patagonia.
- Stowable backpack straps, lockable zippers with a central lock point, and two end compartments for separating dirty gear.
- Packs into its end pocket when not in use, and is covered by the No Matter What warranty named on the product page.
- The main fabric is 600D recycled polyester with a TPU coating, a lower denier than the Black Hole body.
- Eagle Creek describes the fabric as water-resistant and makes no waterproof claim.
- Sold as a 60L while the spec table lists 63 L, so check the external dimensions against any airline limit.
Side by side
| Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L | Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel Bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Travellers who want a tough, fully specified duffel for flights and gear hauling and accept weather resistance instead of waterproofing. | Travellers who want a light, organised duffel that can be locked, carried on the back and folded away between trips. |
| Price tier | $$ · premium | $ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L - A 55 L laminated ripstop duffel with removable backpack straps and a fully published spec sheet, described by its maker as weather-resistant. Choose the Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel Bag instead if travellers who want a light, organised duffel that can be locked, carried on the back and folded away between trips.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Duffel Bags: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).