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title: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45"
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# Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45

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

## [Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5drjgzcfzj/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-30l-hiking-backpack/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990428/carryons/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-30l-hiking-backpack-5drjgzcfzj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×26×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$30</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qxkmpl6f1g/pacsafe-venturesafe-exp45/)

by [Pacsafe](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Pacsafe)

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617679916/carryons/Venturesafe_EXP45_hwaiux.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.73 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 45 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.

### Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45** carries 15L more than the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack** (30L vs. 45L), while the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the better call.