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title: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)"
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# Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)

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

## [Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5drjgzcfzj/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-30l-hiking-backpack/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990428/carryons/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-30l-hiking-backpack-5drjgzcfzj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×26×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$30</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ap0pdaoobf/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite/)

by [Alpha One-Niner](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpha One-Niner)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990331/carryons/alpha-one-niner-recon-nine-evade-1-5-lite-ap0pdaoobf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)

-   **Opening:** Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).

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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 5 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).

### Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite): which should you pack?

The **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack** carries 9L more than the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** (30L vs. 21L), while the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)** fits 94% 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.