Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D Robic nylon, 200D Polyester | 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 Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 142 accept both. 37 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, 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
Gulf Air.
Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 6L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack (20L vs. 26L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 20L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.