Patagonia | Backpack | Refugio Day Pack 30L

Brief description

The Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 30L is the older sibling in the Refugio family: 30 liters of capacity for days when you need to carry a bit more. Laptop, spare shoes, a jacket, food... everything fits without a struggle. Made from 100% recycled materials, with a separate laptop compartment, removable Desk Caddy organizer, and hydration access, it's a backpack that moves with you from the office to a hike in the Tramuntana mountains without breaking a sweat.

Main features

• 100% recycled materials: the body is 400-denier postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating. The lining is 200-denier recycled polyester. Back panel and shoulder straps in recycled polyester spacer mesh. Side pockets of recycled nylon with elastane. Recycled nylon webbing.
• PFC-free DWR finish: durable water repellent treatment made without perfluorinated chemicals. Protects against splashes and light rain.
• Separate, padded laptop compartment for up to 15": separate from the main compartment, with a zippered flap that adds extra protection against moisture.
• Removable Desk Caddy organizer: a padded sleeve with drop-in pockets and a zippered pocket for pens, cables, and accessories. Easily removed to transition from work to trail in an instant.
• The largest main compartment in the Refugio range: plenty of space for clothes, food, gear, or whatever you need that day.
• Top zippered pocket: quick access to items you constantly use without having to open the entire backpack.
• Front elastic cord: external bungee for attaching a jacket, helmet, or any extra layer on the outside.
• Hydration compatible: internal hanger for a hydration reservoir and pass-through access for the tube.
• Breathable back panel: recycled polyester spacer mesh ventilates the back during prolonged use.
• Bike light clip: attachment point at the base of the backpack for a taillight.
• Fair Trade Certified™: manufactured in a factory where workers receive an additional premium for their labor.

Why choose this backpack?

• When 26 liters isn't enough: if you carry a laptop, food, a change of clothes, or extra shoes, the Refugio 30L gives you that extra margin that makes all the difference. Without being a huge backpack, it fits everything you need for a full day.
• Real organization, not just pockets: the removable Desk Caddy is a hit. You have cables, chargers, and pens organized and at hand. When it's trail time, you take it out and gain all that space for mountain gear.
• Built to last for years: the 400-denier ripstop with PU coating is not just any fabric. It resists abrasions, daily use, and everyday wear and tear without giving out.
• Reasonable weight for its capacity: 763 g for a 30-liter backpack with this level of structure and compartments is a contained weight.
• From work to trail without changing backpacks: separate laptop compartment, Desk Caddy, quick access top pocket... but also hydration access, elastic cord, and bike light clip. It's suitable for everything.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What material is it made of?
  The body is 400-denier postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and PFC-free DWR finish. The lining is 200-denier recycled polyester. Back panel and shoulder straps in recycled polyester spacer mesh. Side pockets are made of recycled nylon with elastane. The webbing is recycled nylon. All 100% recycled.
• How much does it weigh?
  763 g.
• Does it fit a laptop?
  Yes, it has a separate, padded compartment for laptops up to 15 inches, with a zippered flap for additional protection.
• What's the difference between this and the Refugio 26L?
  The 30L offers 4 liters more capacity, a separate laptop compartment (in the 26L it's an integrated sleeve), a removable Desk Caddy organizer, a front elastic cord, a top zippered pocket, and a bike light clip. It's the option if you need more space and organization.
• Is it waterproof?
  It is not waterproof. The DWR finish repels splashes and light rain, but for heavy rain, you'll need a separate rain cover.
• Is it suitable for hiking?
  Yes. Breathable back panel, hydration access, elastic cord, and sternum strap. For day hikes in Mallorca — Tramuntana, Alaró, Barranc de Biniaraix — it works very well.
• Is it unisex?
  Yes. The design and sizes are unisex, with a 19" torso length (the "Refugio Fit") designed for most adults.
• How to clean it?
  Hand wash with warm water and mild soap. Rinse well and air dry completely. Avoid washing machine and dryer to prevent damage to coatings.