Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L Review - Updated for 2022

[@typicalazn16]

Thanks for the review! Would’ve loved to see what it looked like with you wearing it

[@Engearment]

That is a good call! I will be better about that in the future. Thanks!

[@PaulBeiser]

Very clever design, thanks for the review!

[@Engearment]

Thank you, Paul 🙌

[@franciscofuentes8916]

I use the Refugio to go to the office and I don't have a good tech pouch so with their sleeve i could actually take more advantage of the bag space as all accessories would be together in a flat surface

[@Engearment]

Good feedback 👌

[@TreeRingsExploration]

Just bought this for my Gf, Im am happy with my purchase now. Thank you!

[@Engearment]

Excellent! Really happy that she is enjoying it. Thanks for sharing the positive experience!

[@Donyale6230]

I have the old version which has more organization and more hooks, but the laptop/tablet compartment is in the main compartment. I do not think it is worth upgrading if you have the previous version. Great review by the way.

[@coshea61]

I absolutely love mine!

[@nicholasleon5584]

I’ve been thinking about getting the new Refugio 30L, but it feels like they just took the Chacabuco 30L and put the organizational pockets into the laptop sleeve-in other words they just consolidated the design. Still, Patagonia bags are lit-thanks for the review!

[@Engearment]

Good insights! Thanks for that. And thanks for the nice note! 🙌

[@anthonytran8523]

Not a very big fan of the new design, or rather a whole separate zipper laptop compartment in general.

[@richr5874]

I love Patagonia, but the lack of an organizer pocket is a deal breaker for me. I need an easily accessible place to put my passport, boarding passes, printed itinerary, airpods. clip my keys, and so on. IMO this is a big step backwards from the Refugio 28 which, unfortunately, now seems to be unavailable.

[@Engearment]

Good feedback. I have a meeting in person with Patagonia next monday, and can share that feedback with them.

[@DD-d6d3]

@@Engearment I prefer not having any organizer pocket. It takes up room, adds weight, and I prefer my own pouches. They never have the right size pockets for what I want to carry.

[@DLL-y4p]

totally agree

[@tuf9k]

@@DD-d6d3 do you want your passport to be dangling around, but in a duffle?

[@zethseth3645]

Would you be able to say if it'll squeeze in a 16 inch laptop?

[@bojmc2078]

would it be good for school and carrying books?

[@Engearment]

100%. That is one of the target audiences.

[@samfraulino]

I run the side strap through the water bottle lid, never falls out.

[@Engearment]

Good call

[@ryanlopez83]

If you had to choose one, what would you choose? Black Hole 25L or this Refugio DayPack 26L

[@dosborne5546]

What was that ‘thing’ at the top in the middle, for water?

[@kaan1776]

My laptop is 15.6 inches length, i wonder if it can fit into that

[@tylerotaniconlon1990]

What do I do if I get caught in a rain storm

[@Porsche993-j6k]

Melt

[@Turtlemilk]

I have a 16inch MacBook, you think it’ll fit ?

[@ree3678]

Would love to see the comparison!

[@honestscentz9300]

Are this back for Men or women

[@jonpablo1321]

would it be possible to fit shoes in the quick access pocket (vertical zip pocket)?

[@DD-d6d3]

Yes

[@derink8523]

Is the compartment for the laptop sleeve suspended from the bottom or does it go all the way to the floor?

[@DD-d6d3]

There's a couple inches of suspension

[@ririemarilyn]

Hi Sean, What Baselayer are you wearing right there? kind of remind me of the old Lightweight Caps from Patagonia back in the day, shame they dont make em lightweight anymore.

[@Engearment]

Good call on the Patagonia Light Cap. Those were great. This is the Ibex Indie Hoodie - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqqumIBtqJqAl5I

[@natlovell122]

Patagonia is charging over $100 for a Wal Mart bag you can get for $20-30

[@sierrakipp]

my husband bought this backpack and it's so tiny on him, looks like it's for a kindergartener hahahhahahaha I can't stop laughing about it

[@Engearment]

😆😆

[@jaytheman3]

I’m glad I purchased this one and not the Atom pack then. I was afraid this would be too large for an everyday backpack

[@TheHoustonHustler]

RE-FUJIO is the correct pronunciation

[@Engearment]

Thanks

[@algorerhyth]

Looks like you slimmed down

[@Engearment]

Beefed up

[@김민-h4e8h]

I don't want a variety of organizers, but zero organizer pocket? so much disappointment.

[@DD-d6d3]

I prefer it. Organizer Pockets add weight, and the pockets are never sized for what I want to carry.

[@7aemr]

huge downgrade

[@Engearment]

How so?

[@7aemr]

@@Engearment smaller from 28L, removed organization pockets in both previous compartments. removed said second compartment for just a laptop compartment that is not expandable whatsoever

[@kieranmoore784]

@@7aemr I agree. I have, or, rather, had, the 28L, but my wife has adopted it, so I'm left with the need for a new bag, and the lack of any organisation is ridiculous. If I don't want to carry a laptop around, so what am I left with? Might as well use my Patagonia Black Hole Tote, but that isn't designed for heavy carry, and the latest one of those has done away with padding in the bottom. Guess I will be looking at the Black Hole Pack 25L, or something from Thule or Alpaka or Bellroy.

[@7aemr]

@@kieranmoore784 i recommend the Fjallraven Raven 28

[@kieranmoore784]

@@7aemr I've already got the Greenland Top, can't say I like the G1000 material 😂. I'm now looking at the Thule Accent 23 and Thule Tact 21. Decided on smaller sizes as less problems boarding budget airlines 🙄, and I seem to have several larger bags already. Incidentally, bought the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L a couple of weeks back - fairly minimalist but excellent value.