Patagonia has just gotten a step closer to reaching its goal to use 100 percent renewable and recycled materials. Its new line of fan-favorite Black Hole bags is now made with 100 percent recycled material in the fabric and webbing. So far, 10 million plastic bottles have been used to make this season’s collection. Related StoriesShop Our Favorite Gear During REI’s Summer SaleThe Best Travel Bags You Can Buy Right NowIf you’re somehow unfamiliar with Black Hole backpacks and duffel bags, they’re known for being spacious, lightweight, durable, and water-resistant travel companions. Plus, Patagonia’s Ironclad Guarantee ensures that you can get a repair, replacement, or refund in the unlikely case that something goes awry with one of its products. Of course, this isn’t the first time Patagonia has created a fully recycled collection—last year, the Arbor collection recycled 8.5 plastic bottles per bag for each of the four pack designs. However, this year’s production utilizes even more recycled plastic for larger bags in its more diverse collection of products. For instance, one 25-liter bag uses 14 plastic bottles, while a 55-liter bag uses 33. The entire Black Hole collection includes a total of 25 types of bags in a variety of colors, from the traditional duffel pack and backpack to wheeled duffels, totes, travel cubes, and hip packs. Like the previous iterations, Patagonia offers plenty of size options from 40 to 100-liter duffels and 25 or 32-liter packs. Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L$129 at REIPatagonia Black Hole Travel Pack 25LNow 30% Off$90 at REIPatagonia Black Hole MLC 45L Travel Pack$2,746 at REIPatagonia Black Hole Wheeled Duffel 40L$299 at REIPatagonia Black Hole Tote 25L$59 at REIPatagonia Ultralight Black Hole Sling BagNow 51% Off$29 at REIPatagonia Black Hole Cube 3L SmallNow 31% Off$20 at REIPatagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack$29 at REIThe price for sustainable and durable travel gear comes pretty high, so if you want to support Patagonia’s mission but don’t have the money to shell out hundreds for a new travel bag, check out last season’s Black Hole bags that are still available at a discount. These duffels and bags are made of the same polyester ripstop fabric with a durable water-repellent coating, and they’re now 30 percent off. Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 45L$83 at REIOriginally $119Patagonia Lightweight Black Hole Cinch PackNow 29% Off$39 at REIOriginally $79Patagonia Black Hole Mini Messenger Bag$185 at REIOriginally $89Patagonia Black Hole Cube Medium$29 at REIOriginally $39Paige SzmodisPaige Szmodis is an editor for Runner’s World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics, who researches and writes home, tech, and outdoor product reviews and news.
