OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $255 |
Feature by feature
| OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack; Rolltop on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack; Yes on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack; 2, side on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 139 accept both. 35 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack, and 2 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack carries 2L more than the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack (21L vs. 23L), while the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the better call.