REI is selling its top-rated $109 travel backpack for $76 on Presidents Day

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Why we love this deal

If you’re shopping around for a good deal on some luggage, a personal bag, or a carry-on, you’ll find some outstanding discounts at REI Co-op, which has a number of products on clearance for Presidents Day. Whether you’re after a new jacket, bike accessories, camping and hiking gear, footwear, clothing, sleeping bags, cookware, or climbing accessories, you’ll find exactly what you need at REI.

One especially great deal that caught our eye was the top-rated Patagonia Refugio 26-Liter Daypack. Normally listed for $109, this all-purpose travel bag is on sale for $76, or 30% off. That’s a savings of $33 — though the bag is discontinued, so you may want to grab one before it sells out for good.

Patagonia Refugio 26-Liter Pack, $76 (was $109) at REI

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Why do shoppers love it?

The Patagonia Refugio measures 18 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 6.5 inches deep; it’s made from 84% recycled nylon and 16% spandex. Shoppers call it an “amazing backpack,” and say it washes well in the washing machine if you remember to use a delicate setting and then air-dry.

At least one reviewer has kept theirs in perfect condition for years using this method. The fabric does soak up rainwater and other liquids if it gets wet, so that’s something to be mindful of if you’re expecting stormy weather, but a good umbrella can compensate for that. It features three exterior pockets, a main compartment, and a laptop compartment for machines up to 15 inches wide.

It features dedicated zippered pockets for small desk items like pens and so on, and the laptop sleeve is removable if you prefer to use the whole bag for clothes over something like a weekend getaway. It’s ideal for use as a personal carry-on item on most airlines, for hiking and camping, or for busy commuters and travelers out walking the downtown area all day long. If you have a color preference, it comes in either Robin Brown or Graze Green.

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Details to know

  • Dimensions: 18 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 6.5 inches deep.
  • Color options: Robin Brown or Graze Green.
  • Is it machine-washable?: Yes.

“I use this for both going into the office every day and as an underseat personal item on the plane,” said one reviewer. “While traveling, it fits my packing cube, toiletries, and hair straighteners in the main compartment with room to spare. The front compartment holds a book, travel wallet, and glasses case, and I use the laptop section to put a jacket or my folded up Kanken. I think I’ve found my perfect backpack.”

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Looking for a top-quality hiking backpack you can use and enjoy for years to come? Shop the discontinued Patagonia Refugio 26-Liter Travel Backpack at REI while it’s just $76 this Presidents Day.