Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
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 | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 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 Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 138 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 5 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L carries 2L more than the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits 76% 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.