Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack vs Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack and the Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is that the Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack does not.

Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia Carhartt
Name Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack
Category Daypack Cooler
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 26L 20L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12 x 6 12.25 x 18 x 9.5
Weight (lb) 1lb 10oz 1.85
Fabric 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester
Color Pitch Blue Carhartt Brown
Release Date September 5, 2019
Rating 3.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets Mesh pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organization pockets Organization panel, elastic pocket, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side slip-in pockets 2 side slip-in pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" Laptop Padded; 15-inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable back panel Padded air mesh
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 Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack by Patagonia against the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack by Carhartt.


Patagonia's Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features.

The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1lb 10oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 12 x 6. It's made of 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish and is available in Pitch Blue in comparison the Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 inches. Constructed from 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester it weighs 1.85 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.