Jansport Agave vs. Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | 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 |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | 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 Jansport Agave and Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L
- Hip belt: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Agave; 1 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 2 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines.
Jansport Agave vs. Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Agave carries 4L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (32L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Jansport Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.