Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: 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. 134 accept both. 3 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries 2L more than the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L (30L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.