Mystery Ranch In & Out vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mystery Ranch In & Out
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Mystery Ranch In & Out | Feature | Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Cordura MiniRip | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Mystery Ranch In & Out and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; 2 on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; 2, side on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Water resistant: No on the Mystery Ranch In & Out; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch In & Out, and 41 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L 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, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Mystery Ranch In & Out vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L carries 11L more than the Mystery Ranch In & Out (19L vs. 30L), while the Mystery Ranch In & Out is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Mystery Ranch In & Out is the better call.