Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $109 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L | Feature | Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; 4 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L, and 0 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 carries 4L more than the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L (26L vs. 30L), 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 Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.