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title: "Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs NEEKFOX 35L Backpack"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5jbqbef7p/patagonia-refugio-backpack-28l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632926776/carryons/Patagonia_Refugio_Backpack_28L_dfcon0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.666 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L | Feature | NEEKFOX 35L 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 | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop</td><td>Ripstop Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [NEEKFOX 35L Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/td4cyw9r/neekfox-35l-backpack/)

by [NeekFox](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=NeekFox)

![Front facing view of the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/qth4vf8j3eijsyddokqh)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$24</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and NEEKFOX 35L Backpack

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; 2 on the NEEKFOX 35L 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. 132 accept both. 6 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.

### Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits

Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

## Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: which should you pack?

The **NEEKFOX 35L Backpack** carries 7L more than the **Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L** (28L vs. 35L), while the **NEEKFOX 35L Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.666kg). 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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.