Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
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 | United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | |
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Hideable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 9 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 5L more than the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall (30L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall 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.