Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Chill Pack
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 | Jansport Chill Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Chill Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28.5×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Jansport Chill Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Rolltop on the Jansport Chill Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Jansport Chill Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 137 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Jansport Chill Pack.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Liat Airlines.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Chill Pack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Chill Pack carries 7L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (28L vs. 35L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 0.97kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Chill Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.