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# Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

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

Capacity 30 L

Weight 0.8 kg 1.8 lbs

Dimensions 48×30×17 cm 19×12×6.5 in

Airline fit 93 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633434165/carryons/Patagonia_SnowDrifter_Pack_30L_qb6wqh.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">37.5 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">16.7 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">24.5 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">1482 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">-5 L</span><span class="imperial-value">-5 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 93% (175/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 93% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.patagonia.com/product/refugio-daypack-30-liters/47928.html)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   There are two ways to access the main compartment. There's a top zip opening and through the back panel opening. This is incredibly useful when you need to grab things located at the middle and/or at the bottom of the bag.
-   Remarkable organization throughout the entire bag that will keep things organized during travels. Even the hip belt has pockets for small things (or snacks.)
-   Excellent harness system that makes the thing comfortable to carry.
-   Has multiple attachment points and the compression straps could be used to carry snowboards and other outdoor gear.

### Things to consider

-   Could use a water bottle compartment but the hydration bladder makes up for that need.

## What reviewers said

-   "I have broad shoulders for a female (17" versus 15"). I had tried a few packs and they all gave me shoulder pain - not this one! I'm 5'7" and the S/M sits perfectly on my hips and under my beacon. Patagucci really did make a pocket for everything, the external helmet carry is money, and I'm pretty certain the zippered waist pockets were hand sewn by sweet baby jesus. You will not regret buying this pack!"
-   "The back panel opening alone makes this pack worth every penny. Super convenient on the lift as it rests in your lap. Hip belt swallows every snack I need for the day and a thoughtful pass through for my water bladder hose. Thanks for such a well made pack! This is a replacement of one I had stolen at the ACL Music Festival. Thankful I was able to replace it, though a year later."
-   "First real backcountry backpack. It's light and easy to use with enough pockets and features for what you need but not overwhelming. Definitely would recommend for day trips backcountry skiing, hiking, traveling!"

## Reviews from around the web

**PATAGONIA SNOWDRIFTER PACK 30L – EASY TO USE BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SPLITBOARD BACKPACK**
[engearment.com](https://engearment.com/backcountry/patagonia-snowdrifter-pack-30l-backpack/)

> In summary, the SnowDrifter packs are well built, using recycled materials, and are easy to use. The features are well thought out. The looks are even very good too! If that is important to you :). I tell you what, I did feel like a Patagonia model wearing the entire SnowDrifter kit on test days. LOL.

**PATAGONIA SNOWDRIFTER 30L BACKPACK**
[www.thesnowboardersjournal.com](https://www.thesnowboardersjournal.com/review/patagonia-snowdrifter-30l-backpack/)

> From Baker lift laps to Japanese backcountry days to Alaskan heli missions, the SnowDrifter 30L has been a reliable, versatile pack that’s never too big, never too small. It’s got nice added features like a laptop sleeve/water reservoir compartment, ice tool loop and an internal zip pocket for valuables, configurable ski/board carry for split days and solid days, and comes in two sizes with adjustable shoulder and hip straps to get that fit just right. Plus, they make it in black. And you know photographers are only allowed to wear black.

## 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>2</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>Top</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 (side)</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>7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 175 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Air Asia Air Astana Air Baltic Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Malta Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Niugini Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Belavia Biman Bangladesh Blue Air Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Eastern China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL Emirates Airlines Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Etihad Airways Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air flybe Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo InselAir Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Juneyao Airlines Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM Liat Airlines LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Meridiana Fly Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Pakistan International Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Regional Express Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines TUI Turkish Airlines Ukraine International United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Virgin Australia Volotea WestJet WOW Airlines Xiamen

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