Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer 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 | Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop | Polyester |
Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; 17in on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; 3 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 26L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (26L vs. 0L), while the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.