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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/e5jbqbef7p/patagonia-refugio-backpack-28l/zg5bo91yuf/jansport-womens-agave/"
title: "Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs Jansport Women's Agave"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Backpack 28L vs Jansport Women's Agave: 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. Jansport Women's Agave

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 | 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 |

<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>420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Women's Agave](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zg5bo91yuf/jansport-womens-agave/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Women's Agave](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626351304/carryons/Jansport_Women_s_Agave_k53ojn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.