Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack vs Patagonia Refugio Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack and the Patagonia Refugio Backpack is that the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has Insulated Pockets (Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans) while the Refugio Backpack does not.

Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Refugio Daypack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Patagonia
Name Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack Refugio Backpack
Category Cooler Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 20L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 7 x 14 x 17
Weight (lb) 1.85 2
Fabric 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Agave Plume Grey Print
Release Date September 5, 2019
Rating 3.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets Mesh pocket 2 zippered mesh pockets, 1 front zip pockets
Internal Compartments Organization panel, elastic pocket, laptop sleeve Padded Laptop Sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side slip-in pockets 2 zippered mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15-inch laptop Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh Padded
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration compatible
Other Features Other Features Pouch that comes with this pack

You're currently comparing the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack by Carhartt against the Refugio Backpack by Patagonia.


Carhartt's Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features while Patagonia's Refugio Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.85 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.25 x 18 x 9.5. It's made of 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown 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.