Patagonia Refugio 26L vs 30L (a clear winner)

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In this video, we explore the differences between the Patagonia Refugio 26L and 30L backpacks to find out which is the better choice. We believe one is better than the other, but do you?
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Patagonia Refugio 26L: backpackies.co/Refugio-26L
Patagonia Refugio 30L: backpackies.co/Refugio-30L
Written Comparison with Photos: backpackies.com/blog/patagoni...
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Video Chapters
0:00 Intro - Patagonia Refugio 26L vs 30L
0:21 Size and Fit Difference
1:30 Pocket Showdown: Disappointment
2:50 Front Pocket vs Bungee
3:46 Laptop Sleeves: Hidden Features
4:38 What fits inside? 26L vs 30L
5:04 How to Choose (this should be easy)
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@anastasiian9511 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for making these comparisons, it really helps to choose the right one.

@Backpackies 15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@aureliedubois2605 14 күн бұрын

Great review! I think for me I rather the bigger bag for travel. I recently got the Patagonia Refugio 30L but am curious if you could do a solid comparison between the 30L and the Black Hole Mini MLC 30L? I went with the Refugio because I was afraid the mini mlc might be too big or awkward but I’ve not been able to compare them side by side in any store near me. I already have the Osprey Fairview 40L for my longer trips spanning 2-3 weeks, and wanted a smaller bag for shorter trips. Definitely needs to be used on those tighter flights. I keep checking the dimensions online and although just about an inch taller and a half wider, the mini mlc 30 seems to offer more cubic space. So torn!

@Backpackies 13 күн бұрын

A Black Hole Mini MLC 30L vs Refugio 30L comparison is a great idea! The MLC has way more travel-friendly features but it would be interesting to compare with the fit and main packing compartment space of the Refugio 30L to see if there are any major differences there.

@aureliedubois2605 10 күн бұрын

@@Backpackies yes! I would be interested to know if having just one open pocket of the Mini MLC 30 would be better and fit more than the large main compartment and outside pocket of the Refugio 30. Cubic size says it should but you never really know until you pack it. Also, comparing the cubic dimensions of the mini MLC 30 to my Fairview 40, even though the mini mlc outside measures a bit shorter and narrower, the cubic inches is MORE by nearly 400 cubic inches than the Fairview. So hypothetically, it would fit just a tad more (or at least the same since again MlC has one main compartment and the Fairview has the main and the out pockets). I’m really looking for a bag that I can use for week long trips and get away with most airlines not looking too hard at it of if I wanna use it as a “personal” bag. Definitely can’t fit my Fairview under the seat in front of me (I never claimed it was a personal bag, but one time there was no overhead cabin space and the Flight Attendant told me to push it as far as I could under the seat). Very uncomfortable situation.

@tomasdiaz1000 13 күн бұрын

Is the bungee cord on the 30l removable?

@Backpackies 13 күн бұрын

It's not removable unless you cut the bungee off. We thought of cutting it off to show what the 30L looks like without it but that would ruin the original bungee.