Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
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 | Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | ✓ |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Polyester & PVA Hardshell |
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Hard shell: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 2 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 18.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (30L vs. 11.5L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits 93% 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.