Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L and Jansport Women's Agave
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 136 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines.
Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Jansport Women's Agave carries 4L more than the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L (28L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.666kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Jansport Women's Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L is the better call.