Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Hill People Gear Tarahumara
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 | Hill People Gear Tarahumara |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 500d Cordura |
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Hill People Gear Tarahumara
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
- Hip belt: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 7 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Hill People Gear Tarahumara: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 14L more than the Hill People Gear Tarahumara (30L vs. 16L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits 96% 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.