Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. LBBJKT The Breakaway
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.666 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $89 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L | Feature | LBBJKT The Breakaway |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 32L |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | 900D Poly outer with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating |
LBBJKT The Breakaway
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.595 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and LBBJKT The Breakaway
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Top flap on the LBBJKT The Breakaway.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Yes on the LBBJKT The Breakaway.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the LBBJKT The Breakaway.
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. 137 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 34 accept only the LBBJKT The Breakaway.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the LBBJKT The Breakaway fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, 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.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. LBBJKT The Breakaway: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L carries 1L more than the LBBJKT The Breakaway (28L vs. 27L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 1.595kg). For carry-on flexibility, the LBBJKT The Breakaway fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.