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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ms3i9ozzfy/patagonia-refugio-daypack-26l/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/"
title: "Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs Deuter Giga"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs Deuter Giga: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Deuter Giga

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

## [Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ms3i9ozzfy/patagonia-refugio-daypack-26l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L | Feature | Deuter Giga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish</td><td>300D ripstop polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621563322/carryons/Deuter_Giga_pdpoxy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L and Deuter Giga

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; No on the Deuter Giga.
-   **Opening:** Other on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Top zip on the Deuter Giga.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Removable on the Deuter Giga.

Both have: 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. 174 accept both. 4 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Giga.

### Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

## Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Giga** carries 2L more than the **Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L** (26L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Deuter Giga; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L is the better call.