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title: "Osprey Flapjack vs Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L"
description: "Osprey Flapjack vs Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Flapjack vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Flapjack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gpfbufuba2/osprey-flapjack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Flapjack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601576342/carryons/c9e6c91c-b836-4c78-a9ed-c452b3ce9d5a_rsb3j2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Flapjack | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
|  | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
|  | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
|  | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Polyspun</td><td>7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ms3i9ozzfy/patagonia-refugio-daypack-26l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Flapjack and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Osprey Flapjack; Top on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Osprey Flapjack; No on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 0 accept only the Osprey Flapjack, and 42 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.

### 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, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Osprey Flapjack vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L** carries 5L more than the **Osprey Flapjack** (21L 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.