STM Trilogy vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% 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 STM Trilogy and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Compression straps: No on the STM Trilogy; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Trilogy; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the STM Trilogy; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 142 accept both. 36 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the STM Trilogy 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, 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.
STM Trilogy vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 2L more than the STM Trilogy (24L vs. 26L), while the STM Trilogy is the lighter pack at 0.64kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Trilogy fits 94% 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 STM Trilogy is the better call.