Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 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 | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 4 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 0.78kg). 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 Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.