Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
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 | Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
- Opening: Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 4 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries the same capacity as the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the better call.