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title: "Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L"
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# Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo](https://onebag.travel/carryon/26nfy996yk/kathmandu-shuttle-40l-convertible-backpack-cargo/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627700803/carryons/Kathmandu_Shuttle_40L_Convertible_Backpack_Cargo_lr0ur7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×32×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo | Feature | Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon 840D JR Ballistic 2xPU, Polyester 135D 2xPU</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tp08zjasil/quechua-nh50-arpenaz-10l/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990429/carryons/quechua-nh50-arpenaz-10l-tp08zjasil.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>10 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>39×21×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$10</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Other on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Front on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; 2 on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.

Both have: backpack straps.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo, and 177 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.

### Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo** carries 30L more than the **Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L** (40L vs. 10L), while the **Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L** is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L** fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.