Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 23
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $30 |
Feature by feature
| Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 100% Polyester | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Fjallraven Ulvö 23
- Opening: Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 7 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 23: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (30L vs. 23L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits 96% 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 Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the better call.