Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Suede Campus
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 Suede Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 600D Polyester, Suede leather bottom |
Jansport Suede Campus
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.5×33×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Jansport Suede Campus
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; No on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Yes on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; 1 on the Jansport Suede Campus.
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. 137 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 4 accept only the Jansport Suede Campus.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Liat Airlines.
Only the Jansport Suede Campus fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Suede Campus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Suede Campus carries 4L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (28L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Suede Campus is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.666kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Suede Campus fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Suede Campus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Suede Campus is the better call.