Patagonia Refugio Daypack 32L vs Salewa NXT 32L Backpack
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 32L is 32L and 0.86kg1.9lb; the Salewa NXT 32L Backpack is 32L and 0.82kg1.8lb. The Salewa NXT 32L Backpack is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 32L fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Salewa NXT 32L Backpack fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 32L | Salewa NXT 32L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | n/a |
| Volume | 32L | 32L |
| Weight | 0.86kg1.9lb | 0.82kg1.8lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 6%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 53.3×30.5×27.9cm21×12×11in | 58×34×24cm23×13.5×9.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Compression straps | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | zippered main compartment | Roll-top, Roll-top with two-way side access to the main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Torso length | 48.3cm (19in) | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester plain weave or 7.4-oz 400-denier recycled polyester ripstop (by colorway), PU coating and PFAS-free DWR, 200-denier recycled polyester lining | Challenge ULTRA™ 100X UHMWPE fabric, Robic® High Tenacity Nylon 330D |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 32L | Salewa NXT 32L Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | 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.