Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Yeti Ranchero 27L
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 | Yeti Ranchero 27L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| 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 | TuffSkin nylon. |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Yeti Ranchero 27L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top on the Yeti Ranchero 27L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 27L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Yeti Ranchero 27L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 73 accept both. 101 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 27L.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Yeti Ranchero 27L: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 3L more than the Yeti Ranchero 27L (30L vs. 27L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.