Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
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 | Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Rip-resistant nylon fabric |
Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $19 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
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. 136 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 3 accept only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.666kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.