Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | 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 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester | 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 Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L, and 9 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries 6L more than the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L (32L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.