Fjällräven Skule Top Zip 30 vs Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L
The Fjällräven Skule Top Zip 30 is 30L and 0.78kg1.7lb; the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L is 30L and 0.8kg1.8lb. The Fjällräven Skule Top Zip 30 is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L costs $11 less. The Fjällräven Skule Top Zip 30 fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Fjällräven Skule Top Zip 30 | Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $129Best |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 0.78kg1.7lbBest | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21cm21×12×8.5in | 48×30×17cm19×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | top zip with top lid | Top-loading |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Fit | Unisex | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Recycled 600D polyester Oxford weave; recycled 210D polyester lining | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with PU coating and PFC-free DWR finish |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Fjällräven Skule Top Zip 30 | Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.