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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5drjgzcfzj/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-30l-hiking-backpack/b7hihgmam4/north-face-recon/"
title: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs North Face Recon"
description: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs North Face Recon: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [North Face Recon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/b7hihgmam4/north-face-recon/)

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

![Front facing view of the North Face Recon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/bdkmimoaej8y2ukywt50)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.