Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
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 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: 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. 136 accept both. 7 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L, and 34 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (26L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 601kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.