Osprey Daylite Tote vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

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

Osprey Daylite Tote

Capacity20 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions43×38×21 cm
Airline fit46%
Price$100

Feature by feature

Osprey Daylite ToteFeatureQuechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Storage
N Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
front Passport front
Y Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
14in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
N Water Resistant Y
Material
bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR100% Polyester

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions47×25×14 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$20

Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Tote and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Daylite Tote, and 91 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.

Only the Osprey Daylite Tote fits

Gulf Air.

Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

Osprey Daylite Tote vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The Osprey Daylite Tote carries the same capacity as the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Osprey Daylite Tote is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Daylite Tote; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Tote is the better call.