DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop |
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 601 kg |
| Dimensions | 43.18×29.21×20.31 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Compression straps: No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 136 accept both. 33 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack, and 7 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao 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.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 1L more than the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack (25L vs. 26L), while the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack is the better call.