Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Jansport Hatchet
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 | Jansport Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 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 | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | |
Jansport Hatchet
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $76 |
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 5 accept only the Jansport Hatchet.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Jansport Hatchet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Jansport Hatchet: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack carries 2L more than the Jansport Hatchet (30L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Hatchet fits 94% 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 Jansport Hatchet is the better call.