Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack

by Quechua
Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack
Capacity30 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions50×26×20 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$30

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
front Passport front
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
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% Polyester100% Polyester

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

by Quechua
Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions47×25×14 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$20

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 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.

Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 10L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (30L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits 93% 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 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.