Patagonia Mini MLC 30L as a personal item
I’m looking for people who have actually flown with the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L as a personal item.
I know the official answer is that it’s technically oversized, but does it usually still pass?
The airlines I’m flying are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and WestJet
On paper, the bag is:
~0.5 cm too long for Ryanair/Aer Lingus
~10 cm too tall for all three
~2.8 cm too wide for WestJet
That said, it’s a soft backpack, and I’d be intentionally underpacking it (mostly carrying an iPad, camera gear, chargers, passport, etc.), so it should compress quite a bit if needed.
For anyone who’s used this bag:
-Did you get asked to use the bag sizer?
-Did it fit under the seat?
-Did you have any issues at the gate?
-Would you use it again as a personal item?
Is it one of those bags that’s technically oversized on paper but works fine in practice?
Thanks! 😊