If you've owned a Patagonia Black Hole duffel before and gone looking for the same size again, you might have noticed the lineup looks a little different. The old 30L, 45L, 60L, 90L, and 120L sizing has been replaced with a new 40L, 55L, 70L, and 100L range. Here's what actually changed, and how to find the right size for you under the new lineup.

What changed in the Black Hole sizing update

Patagonia's current Black Hole Duffel range now runs across four sizes: 40L, 55L, 70L, and 100L. If you're comparing against the older lineup, the 60L duffel has effectively been replaced by the 55L, and the old 90L sits closest to the new 70L, with the 100L now sitting at the top of the range instead of 120L. The sizes aren't a perfect one-to-one match, but they land in roughly the same practical territory for most trips.

Black Hole 60L vs 55L: what's the practical difference

For most people who owned the older 60L, the new 55L will feel like a genuine like-for-like replacement in everyday use. The size difference is modest, and for the vast majority of weekend-to-week-long trips, you won't notice a meaningful drop in what you can pack. If you were regularly filling a 60L to its absolute limit, it's worth sizing up to the 70L instead, rather than assuming the 55L covers exactly the same ground. For those that want a duffle that doubles as a backpack, our Duffle Bags that Convert to Backpacks is a fantastic read. 

Black Hole 90L vs 70L: sizing up correctly

This is the comparison worth paying closest attention to, since the gap between the old 90L and the new 70L is a little more noticeable than the 60L-to-55L change. If you relied on the old 90L for genuinely large loads, extended trips, gear-heavy travel, or hauling equipment for a group, it's worth seriously considering the new 100L rather than assuming the 70L covers the same ground. The 70L is closer in spirit to the old 90L, but if you were filling that older bag consistently, sizing up avoids finding yourself short on space.

Choosing the right size under the new lineup

If you're buying a Black Hole for the first time, ignore the old sizing entirely and just match the new range to your trip length, 40L for long weekends, 55L for a week away, 70L for extended trips, and 100L for genuinely large loads or expedition-style hauling. Our full duffle bag buying guide covers this in more detail if you want a broader look at sizing across brands, and if you're after something specifically built for expedition-level capacity, our expedition duffle bags range covers the 70L-100L end of the scale in more depth.

Why shop with us at PAST Outdoors

We're a family-owned Australian outdoor retailer with a genuine passion for helping people get properly equipped. Our team tests and uses the gear we sell, so when we help you navigate a sizing change like this, it's based on real product knowledge, not just a spec sheet. We're proud to stock the full Patagonia Black Hole range, and back every purchase with honest advice from people who actually spend time outdoors.

Thousands of travellers across Australia have trusted us to kit them out properly, and our customers keep coming back because we get the details right. Many of our community have even trekked the Kokoda trail with our gear and advice such as What Duffle Bag Do You Need For Kokoda. Browse our full range online today, or reach out to our team for personalised sizing advice.

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