Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
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 | REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | recycled nylon shell |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Rain cover: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 30: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.