Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
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 | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 9 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (30L vs. 23L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 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.