Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Arcane Small Day
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Arcane Small Day | Feature | Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
| Capacity | 10 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×21×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $10 |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Other on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 187 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Arcane Small Day carries 2L more than the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L (12L vs. 10L), while the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Arcane Small Day; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.