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title: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs Hill People Gear Tarahumara"
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>500d Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hill People Gear Tarahumara](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cb7ihqmtrf/hill-people-gear-tarahumara/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599547/carryons/hillpeoplehama_vpq4ho.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×23×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.