Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Ulvö 23 | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries 3L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (23L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.