How much is the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L in Australia?

From $199.92, reduced from $249.90, varying by colourway. PAST Outdoors is an official Australian stockist with local stock and full warranty support.

Is the Black Hole Duffel 55L waterproof?

No. It is weather-resistant and sheds rain and spray, but it is not a sealed dry bag.

Can the Black Hole Duffel 55L be carried as a backpack?

Yes. The padded shoulder straps are removable and stow away when not in use.

What is the difference between the old Patagonia Black Hole 60L and the new 55L?

Nothing physical. Patagonia recalibrated how it measures volume, so the bag previously sold as 60L is now labelled 55L.

Does the Black Hole Duffel 55L have a shoulder strap?

No sling strap is included. The bag has top haul handles and removable backpack straps only.

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Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L

Patagonia

$163.00

Colour:

Weathered Stone Black with Black Smolder Blue with Amanita Red Aqua Stone

Variant

1% for the Planet We'll donate $1.63 from this purchase to environmental charities.

Features

Extremely Durable, Weather-Resistant, 100% Recycled Fabric

Body is made from weather- and abrasion-resistant 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate

Removable, Ergonomic Shoulder Straps

Padded, removable shoulder straps let you carry the Black Hole® Duffel like a backpack and can be detached when not in use; reinforced haul handles withstand overzealous baggage handlers

Accessible Internal Organization

A zippered side pocket can be reached from the outside or inside of the bag, and when empty, the duffel stuffs into the pocket for compact, self-contained storage; an interior mesh lid pocket keeps essentials organised and close at hand

Padded Base

Padded base protects the contents of the duffel from rough terrain and hard knocks

Burly Daisy Chains

Sturdy, reinforced exterior daisy chains provide myriad lashing options for extra gear

Pairs with Black Hole® Cubes

Roughly fits up to three Black Hole® Cubes - 14L, with extra room for a few more items

Specifications

Body: 14.1-oz 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate

Lining: 3-oz 200-denier 100% recycled polyester plain weave with a PU coating

Webbing: 100% recycled nylon

Lining fabric is certified as bluesign® approved

Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory

Care Instructions: Machine Wash Warm, Do Not Bleach, Tumble Dry Low, Cool Iron

Supporting the People Who Made This Product

Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, which means the people who made this product earned a premium for their labour

Country Of Origin

Made in Vietnam.

Weight

1,180 g (2 lbs 10 oz)

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L is the bag most outdoor people end up owning. Twenty years in the range, and people are still using decade-old ones.

Fifty-five litres covers four or five days of clothes, or a weekend of camping gear including a sleeping bag and boots — roughly three Black Hole Cubes with room to spare. The body is weather-resistant recycled ripstop with a TPU-film laminate: fine in rain or a wet ute tray, but not a dry bag.

Carry it by the reinforced haul handles or clip on the padded removable straps and wear it as a backpack.

Worth knowing before you buy

No sling strap. Top handles and backpack straps only.
Minimal organisation. One side pocket, two mesh lid pockets. Plan on packing cubes.
Unstructured. A heavy load sags low on your back — good for short carries, not long ones.
Borderline for carry-on. Around 58 cm long, so expect to check it on strict airlines.

A note on the 55L size

Patagonia recalibrated its volumes. The old 60L is the current 55L — same physical bag, more accurate measurement. The old 90L became the 70L, and the old 120L became the 100L.

Need more room? The 70L suits a week or more.

Specifications

Volume	55L
Dimensions	Approx. 58 x 34 x 24 cm
Weight	[VERIFY]
Fabric	100% recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate
Carry	Haul handles + removable padded backpack straps
Pockets	2 x mesh lid, 1 x zippered side (internal/external access)
Packability	Stuffs into its own side pocket
Certifications	Fair Trade Certified™, bluesign® approved
Colours	Weathered Stone, Black, Smolder Blue with Amanita Red, Aqua Stone

Common questions

How much is it in Australia?

From $199.92, down from $249.90. Price varies by colourway. We're an official Australian stockist, so that's genuine local stock with full warranty support.

Is it waterproof?

No — weather-resistant. It sheds rain and spray but isn't a sealed dry bag. For genuine waterproofing see the Exped Tempest range.

Can I wear it as a backpack?

Yes. The padded straps are removable and stow away. Comfortable for short carries, less so with a full load over distance.

Old 60L vs new 55L — what changed?

Nothing physical. Patagonia corrected how it measures volume. Same bag, more honest number.

Does it have a shoulder strap?

No sling strap — top handles and backpack straps only. This is the most common surprise for first-time buyers.

Will it fit as carry-on?

It's borderline at roughly 58 cm. Plan to check it, or choose the CarryOut 40L if cabin compliance matters.