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title: "Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L"
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# Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L

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

## [Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/20mkfwat5w/amazon-basics-canvas-laptop-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/hfyxfc4wufjlhbxmbqby)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>0 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×36×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>62%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$24</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Canvas</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5jbqbef7p/patagonia-refugio-backpack-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632926776/carryons/Patagonia_Refugio_Backpack_28L_dfcon0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.666 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack and Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack; Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack, and 21 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.

### Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

## Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L** carries 28L more than the **Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack** (0L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L** fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.