Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
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 Tamangito Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | 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 | 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, |
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Both have: 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 42 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L carries 8L more than the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (28L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.666kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.