Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
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 | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 134 accept both. 4 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 34 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 2L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.