Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Main Campus FX
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 Main Campus FX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | Cordura |
Jansport Main Campus FX
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.605 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Jansport Main Campus FX
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Yes on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; 1 on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 4 accept only the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Only the Jansport Main Campus FX fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Main Campus FX: which should you pack?
The Jansport Main Campus FX carries 4L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (28L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Main Campus FX is the lighter pack at 0.605kg (vs. 0.666kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Main Campus FX fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Main Campus FX; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Main Campus FX is the better call.