Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | 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 | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 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 Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Rolltop on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 2, side on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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 Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 2 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L 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.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 2L more than the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack (25L vs. 23L), while the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the better call.