Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack

Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack
Capacity30 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions50×26×20 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$30

Feature by feature

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking BackpackFeaturePacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
Storage
2 Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 4
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 2
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
100% Polyester210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking

Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
Capacity25 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions50×29×20 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$130

Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack

Both have: compression straps, 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.

Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack: which should you pack?

The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack (30L vs. 25L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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.