Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack vs Patagonia Refugio Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack and the Patagonia Refugio Backpack is that the 23L Single Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.) while the Refugio Backpack does not.

Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack
Patagonia Refugio Daypack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Patagonia
Name 23L Single Compartment Backpack Refugio Backpack
Category Everyday Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 23L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8 7 x 14 x 17
Weight (lb) 1.46 2
Fabric 1200 denier polyester construction.
Color Black Agave Plume Grey Print
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.
Zippers Nylon Nylon zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket 2 zippered mesh pockets, 1 front zip pockets
Internal Compartments Padded Laptop Sleeve
Side Pockets 2 zippered mesh pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Duravex base offers abrasion resistance, enhancing durability.

You're currently comparing the 23L Single Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Refugio Backpack by Patagonia.


Carhartt's 23L Single Compartment Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Daypack features while Patagonia's Refugio Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 1.46 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8. It's made of 1200 denier polyester construction. and is available in Black in comparison the Patagonia Refugio Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 7 x 14 x 17 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Agave Plume Grey Print.