Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
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 | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 600D polyester |
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
- Opening: Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; No on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 3 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 13 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack carries 2L more than the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits 98% 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.