Jansport Odyssey vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Jansport Odyssey

Front facing view of the Jansport Odyssey
Capacity39 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions50×35×31 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$100

Feature by feature

Jansport OdysseyFeaturePatagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
Storage
2 Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 0
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
hideable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
5 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish

Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

Capacity26 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions46×30×17 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$109

Key differences between the Jansport Odyssey and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport Odyssey, and 174 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.

Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Jansport Odyssey vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?

The Jansport Odyssey carries 13L more than the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L (39L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Jansport Odyssey; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.