Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 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 | 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 |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Waymark Dark Sky
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: 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 Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 14L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (30L vs. 16L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky 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 Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.