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title: "Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack"
description: "Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack

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 | Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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>Rip-resistant nylon fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t0yu25hb1j/neekfox-30l-lightweight-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630458497/carryons/Neekfox_30L_Lightweight_Backpack_jcx7jb.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$19</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L and Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; 1 on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 5 accept only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.

### Only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits

Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L** carries 2L more than the **Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack** (32L vs. 30L), while the **Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack** fits 74% 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 Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.