Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
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 | Lander Commuter 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| Passport | ||
| Passthrough | ||
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 17in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| CORDURA®, Nylon, Polyester, DWR Coating | |
Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack and Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; Top zip on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; 1 on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 6 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack, and 0 accept only the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Lander Commuter 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack carries 5L more than the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack (30L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.24kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits 92% 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 Patagonia Refugio Day Pack is the better call.