Deuter Giga Bike vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Giga Bike
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Giga Bike | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop |
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 601 kg |
| Dimensions | 43.18×29.21×20.31 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Giga Bike; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 140 accept both. 34 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 3 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries 2L more than the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Deuter Giga Bike is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga Bike fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga Bike; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga Bike is the better call.