Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
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 Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Top on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 7 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 9L more than the Tortuga Daypack Pro (30L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits 95% 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 Daypack Pro is the better call.