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title: "Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L"
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# Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L

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

## [Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mflugevn21/patagonia-paxat-backpack-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632880636/carryons/Patagonia_Paxat_Backpack_32L_odqccv.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>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o6l7z1z9rp/patagonia-womens-refugio-backpack-26l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632841034/carryons/Patagonia_Women_s_Refugio_Backpack_26L_lyb3ro.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>601 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43.18×29.21×20.31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.