Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester & PVA Hardshell | 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 Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Opening: Other on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Hard shell: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 36 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 3 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera 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, 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
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 14.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (11.5L vs. 26L), while the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits 93% 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 Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack is the better call.