Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Timbuk2 Aviator

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

Patagonia Refugio Day Pack

Front facing view of the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack
Capacity30 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions49×30×18 cm
Airline fit92%

Feature by feature

Patagonia Refugio Day PackFeatureTimbuk2 Aviator
Storage
Y Compression
None Expanded Capacity None
3 Opening 0
Passport
Passthrough
Carry
Y Backpack
N Hip Belt
Y Sternum Strap
Inside
Laptop
1 Main Compartments 0
Organizer
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Rain-fly
2 Water Bottle Holder
Water Resistant
Material

Timbuk2 Aviator

Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Aviator
Capacity30 L
Weight2 kg
Dimensions58×39×24 cm
Airline fit4%
Price$166

Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack and Timbuk2 Aviator

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 7 accept both. 166 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Aviator.

Only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits

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 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, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman 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, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, 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, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, 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 Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Timbuk2 Aviator: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack carries the same capacity as the Timbuk2 Aviator (30L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2kg). 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.