Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
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 | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 600 Denier Polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
- Opening: Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 7 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L carries 6L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack (30L vs. 36L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the better call.