Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Deuter Transit 40
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 | Deuter Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 600d Polytex |
Deuter Transit 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack and Deuter Transit 40
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Hip belt: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 48 accept both. 126 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Deuter Transit 40 carries 10L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack (30L vs. 40L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Deuter Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 30L Hiking Backpack is the better call.