Matador Freefly16 vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador Freefly16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Matador Freefly16 | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | front | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| 70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $30 |
Key differences between the Matador Freefly16 and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Freefly16; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freefly16; 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Matador Freefly16, and 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Matador Freefly16 fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Matador Freefly16 vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 14L more than the Matador Freefly16 (16L vs. 30L), while the Matador Freefly16 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freefly16 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.