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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0ccgnyy9i1/patagonia-refugio-day-pack/1ptdppawj2/hill-people-gear-junction-pack/"
title: "Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs Hill People Gear Junction Pack"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs Hill People Gear Junction Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0ccgnyy9i1/patagonia-refugio-day-pack/1ptdppawj2/hill-people-gear-junction-pack/"
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# Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Hill People Gear Junction Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Refugio Day Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0ccgnyy9i1/patagonia-refugio-day-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/uqzuzsham5ytup0cpbj5)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Refugio Day Pack | Feature | Hill People Gear Junction Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
|  | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
|  | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
|  | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
|  | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hill People Gear Junction Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1ptdppawj2/hill-people-gear-junction-pack/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Junction Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625805039/carryons/HPG_Junction_udecgx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×26×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack and Hill People Gear Junction Pack

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack, and 8 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.

### Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Hill People Gear Junction Pack: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Refugio Day Pack** carries 8L more than the **Hill People Gear Junction Pack** (30L vs. 22L), while the **Hill People Gear Junction Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Hill People Gear Junction Pack** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.