Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack
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 | Alchemy Equipment Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 | Waxed 600 denier Kodra (100% polyester) Embossed lining (100% polyester) Base: 3x PU-coated 900 denier Kodra |
Alchemy Equipment Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×36×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Alchemy Equipment Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Opening: Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Rolltop on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 13in on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 158 accept both. 16 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 4 accept only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 10L more than the Alchemy Equipment Daypack (30L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits 92% 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.