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title: "Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4ekxwxh9g1/evergoods-mountain-panel-loader-30l-v2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617275861/carryons/Mountain_Panel_Loader_V2_ii5t3d.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>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$354</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating</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 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.