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title: "Osprey Tropos 32 vs Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L"
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# Osprey Tropos 32 vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

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

## [Osprey Tropos 32](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hs9q833p2l/osprey-tropos-32/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Tropos 32](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990496/carryons/osprey-tropos-32-hs9q833p2l.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>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×32×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Tropos 32 | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb contrast nylon, PFAS-free DWR</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 Tropos 32 and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Osprey Tropos 32; 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Osprey Tropos 32; No on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Osprey Tropos 32; 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Osprey Tropos 32; Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Tropos 32, and 152 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.

### Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Osprey Tropos 32 vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Tropos 32** carries 6L more than the **Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L** (32L vs. 26L), while the **Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Osprey Tropos 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.