Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop Rhake
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $365 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop Rhake | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 2, side on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake, and 12 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L carries 4L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (22L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.