Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $121 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop |
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 601 kg |
| Dimensions | 43.18×29.21×20.31 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack, and 9 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the better call.