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title: "Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dydp1ix4mv/tarion-xh-hardshell-camera-backpack/)

by [Tarion](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tarion)

![Front facing view of the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617973050/carryons/Torion_XH_Hardshell_Camera_Backpack_ju4zsx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27.5×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester &amp; PVA Hardshell</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o6l7z1z9rp/patagonia-womens-refugio-backpack-26l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632841034/carryons/Patagonia_Women_s_Refugio_Backpack_26L_lyb3ro.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>601 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43.18×29.21×20.31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.