Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
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 | Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Both have: compression straps, 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 5 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 4L more than the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits 94% 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.