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# Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

Capacity 32 L

Weight 0.9 kg 1.9 lbs

Dimensions 51×31×23 cm 20×12×9 in

Airline fit 71 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632880636/carryons/Patagonia_Paxat_Backpack_32L_odqccv.webp)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">35.6 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">16.8 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">High</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">36.4 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">2160 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">4 L</span><span class="imperial-value">4 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 71% (134/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 71% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.patagonia.com/product/paxat-backpack-32-liters/48046.html?dwvar_48046_color=BLK&cgid=luggage-backpacks-casual)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Has a plethora of functional organizations that would keep your things from being a jumbled mess.
-   High-quality craftsmanship and truly durable.
-   Made socially responsible and used recycled materials without compromising the quality.
-   Comfortable to use because of the ergonomic straps and back panel that allows adequate airflow.

### Things to consider

-   The material can be abrasive to some clothing fabric causing it to pill.

## What reviewers said

-   "I selected this pack to replace my current travel backpack which is too heavy. This one is half the weight, only slightly smaller, and, due to its construction holds everything that I need, including my laptop. The lighter weight makes it significantly more comfortable for travel."
-   "Bought this for our son for the start of freshman to carry on through high school. He digs it. We like it. Looks great. Gonna hold what he needs it to. Thanks to you at Patagonia and thanks Yvon! You guys are amazing!"
-   "This is a great backpack. It's roomy and has the sturdy construction you would expect from Patagonia. I expect this pack will survive for many years of regular use."
-   "A great backpack for everyday use, very versatile a must-have for all around use to casual or an all day hiking trip. It seems durable, time will tell..."

## Reviews from around the web

**Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L Review**
[www.activegearreview.com](https://www.activegearreview.com/camping-gear-reviews/backpack-reviews/patagonia-paxat-backpack-32l-review/)

> When choosing a backpack, I go with the larger volume packs. Coming in at 32 liters, the Patagonia Paxat 32L provides just the right amount of internal capacity for everything you need to carry for a day’s work.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>TopZip</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>15in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 134 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Air Asia Air Astana Air Canada Air Caraibes Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines ANA Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL Ethiopian Airlines Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Indigo Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM LOT Polish Lufthansa Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Jordanian SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines Turkish Airlines United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines Virgin America Virgin Atlantic WestJet WOW Airlines

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