STM Prime vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
STM Prime
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| STM Prime | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the STM Prime and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the STM Prime; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the STM Prime; Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the STM Prime; 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the STM Prime, and 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the STM Prime fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Prime vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack carries 5L more than the STM Prime (15L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Prime fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.