Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. North Face Recon
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 | North Face Recon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish |
North Face Recon
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and North Face Recon
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 4 on the North Face Recon.
- Hip belt: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the North Face Recon.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 3 on the North Face Recon.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the North Face Recon.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the North Face Recon.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. North Face Recon: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries the same capacity as the North Face Recon (30L vs. 30L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.