Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $354 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop |
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.666 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 15in on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 7 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 carries 2L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.