Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Gregory Juno 24L
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 | Gregory Juno 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 210D Honeycomb CryptoRip Nylon / 420D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Juno 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L and Gregory Juno 24L
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Yes on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; No on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; No on the Gregory Juno 24L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L, and 1 accept only the Gregory Juno 24L.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Gregory Juno 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Gregory Juno 24L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L carries 2L more than the Gregory Juno 24L (26L vs. 24L), 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 Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.