Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
- Hip belt: Yes on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; No on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; 15in on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 139 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44, and 39 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, 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.
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L carries 4L more than the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 (22L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.