Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L | Feature | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 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 Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
- Compression straps: No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; Other on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Water resistant: No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; 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. 140 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L, and 38 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
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, 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.
Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L carries 3L more than the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L (23L 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.