Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
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 | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | X-Pac waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 7 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 9L more than the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (30L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.