Nomatic
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L
$329.99
Released 2016
Best Travel Backpacks · head-to-head
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L is cheaper at $179. Every spec and price links to its source.
Patagonia
Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L
$179Cheaper
Which is better: the Nomatic Travel Bag 40L or Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L?
The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L is the cheaper at $179. The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Nomatic Travel Bag 40L | Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329.99 MSRP from nomatic.com | $179 |
| Brand | Nomatic | Patagonia |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Capacity liters | 40 | 32 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.42 | 1.79 |
| Laptop size (in) | 16 | 15 |
| Carry on compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Material | 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel | 300D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate; 200D recycled polyester PU-coated lining |
| Warranty years | 99 | 99 |
| Dimensions (in) | 21 x 14 x 9 in | 22 x 10.5 x 6.75 in |
| Release | 2016 | — |
Sources — Nomatic Travel Bag 40L: nomatic.com (verified 2026-06-15). Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L: packhacker.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Nomatic Travel Bag 40L and Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity liters: Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 40 vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 32
- Weight (lb): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 3.42 vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 1.79
- Laptop size (in): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 16 vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 15
- Material: Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 300D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate; 200D recycled polyester PU-coated lining
- Dimensions (in): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 21 x 14 x 9 in vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 22 x 10.5 x 6.75 in