tldr; Bigger Refugio. More capacity, same quality. When 26L isn't quite enough.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Patagonia Refugio 30L
“I have the Raven 28 and I love it. I’ll say though- and I’ve mentioned this many times elsewhere- the bottom isn’t flat. So if you set it down and it’s stuffed it has a tendency to lean. I have a Refugio 30 L and I love it also. I think it’s a bit lighter weight than the Raven 28 because of the materials. Either would be an excellent choice. A bit smaller, but perhaps a [Cotopaxi Vaya?](https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/vaya-18l-backpack-cada-dia-2) It’s 18 L, but it holds quite a bit and wears very comfortably.”
“I think 30l refugio would be way to big for free personal item on board.”
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