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title: "Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack

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 | Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
|  | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop | N |
| 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>Rip-resistant nylon fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t0yu25hb1j/neekfox-30l-lightweight-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630458497/carryons/Neekfox_30L_Lightweight_Backpack_jcx7jb.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$19</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack and Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; Top zip on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, 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. 136 accept both. 37 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack, and 3 accept only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.

### Only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

### Only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Refugio Day Pack** carries the same capacity as the **Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack** (30L vs. 30L), while the **Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.