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title: "Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs Fjallraven Greenland Top Large"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: 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. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large

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 | 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 |

<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>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Greenland Top Large](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wx3wzq39vx/fjallraven-greenland-top-large/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624462393/carryons/Fjallraven_Greenland_Top_Large_weua3y.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.