Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Tundra Backpack Teal
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 | Tundra Backpack Teal |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | ||
| Passthrough | ||
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| 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 | |
Tundra Backpack Teal
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack and Tundra Backpack Teal
- Opening: Top flap on the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack; Other on the Tundra Backpack Teal.
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. 126 accept both. 47 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack, and 0 accept only the Tundra Backpack Teal.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack vs. Tundra Backpack Teal: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack carries 3L more than the Tundra Backpack Teal (30L vs. 27L), while the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Patagonia Refugio Day Pack is the better call.