Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L vs Patagonia Refugio Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L and the Patagonia Refugio Backpack is that the Atom Sling Bag 8L has Lightweight (Yes) while the Refugio Backpack does not.

Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L Front View
Patagonia Refugio Daypack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Name Atom Sling Bag 8L Refugio Backpack
Category Sling Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 8L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45 7 x 14 x 17
Weight (lb) 0.6 2
Fabric Recycled Polyester
Color Black Agave Plume Grey Print
Warranty Patagonia Ironclad Guarantee
Rating 4.6
Price Under $125 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper
Main Compartment Access Side zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 1 pocket on strap 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
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Atom Sling Bag 8L by Patagonia against the Refugio Backpack by Patagonia.


Patagonia 's Atom Sling Bag 8L is a Sling backpack with Everyday features while Patagonia's Refugio Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.

The Patagonia Atom Sling Bag 8L has a capacity of 8L (liters), weighs 0.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.72 x 14.17 x 9.45. It's made of Recycled Polyester 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.