Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L and Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; 16in on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; 1 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 77 accept both. 66 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 1L more than the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack (26L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.32kg (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 Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack is the better call.