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title: "Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs Chrome Rostov"
description: "Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs Chrome Rostov: 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. Chrome Rostov

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 | Chrome Rostov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, 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>Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Chrome Rostov](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zc15kvbgt8/chrome-rostov/)

![Front facing view of the Chrome Rostov](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600983476/carryons/chromerostov_po7aag.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L and Chrome Rostov

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Front on the Chrome Rostov.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Removable on the Chrome Rostov.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 Chrome Rostov.

### Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

## Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L** carries 3L more than the **Chrome Rostov** (26L vs. 23L), 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.