Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Totepack No. 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Refugio Day Pack | Feature | Totepack No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| Passport | N | |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | ||
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | ||
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | ||
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Water Resistant | ||
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco | |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack and Totepack No. 2
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; No on the Totepack No. 2.
- Opening: Top flap on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; Top zip on the Totepack No. 2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; No on the Totepack No. 2.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack, and 7 accept only the Totepack No. 2.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Totepack No. 2 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Totepack No. 2: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack carries 14L more than the Totepack No. 2 (30L vs. 16L), while the Totepack No. 2 is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Totepack No. 2 fits 95% 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 Totepack No. 2 is the better call.