Does Patagonia Black Hole 32L Fit South African Airways?
As carry on
Your bag should fit, but it's very close to South African Airways limits. Double-check at the gate.
- •Pack light to avoid bulging
- •Arrive early in case of gate checks
As personal item
Your bag is too large for South African Airways personal item limits.
- •Consider a smaller bag
- •Check if your bag fits as the other bag type
- •Look into checked baggage options
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Patagonia Black Hole 32L fit as carry-on with South African Airways?
Yes, Patagonia Black Hole 32L fits within South African Airways's carry-on size limits of 56×36×23cm.
Can I use Patagonia Black Hole 32L as a personal item on South African Airways?
No, Patagonia Black Hole 32L is too large for South African Airways's personal item requirements of 40×25×20cm.
What are the exact dimensions of Patagonia Black Hole 32L?
Patagonia Black Hole 32L by Patagonia measures 51×30×23cm. Always measure your specific bag as manufacturing tolerances can vary.
How strict is South African Airways with baggage size enforcement?
South African Airways has moderate size enforcement. They may check sizes during busy periods or if bags appear oversized.
How to Check Bag Compatibility
Measure your bag dimensions
Measure your Patagonia Black Hole 32L including any external pockets or protruding parts. The dimensions are 51×30×23cm.
Compare against airline limits
Check if your bag fits South African Airways carry-on limits (56×36×23cm) or personal item limits (40×25×20cm).
Review compatibility results
See whether your Patagonia Black Hole 32L fits as carry-on, personal item, or needs to be checked with South African Airways.
Get packing recommendations
If your bag doesn't fit, review our recommendations for alternative packing strategies or consider different bags.