Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | Feature | Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Other on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Front on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Both have: backpack straps.
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. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 11 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries 10L more than the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L (20L vs. 10L), while the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.