Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Outlander Packable Backpack

Front facing view of the Outlander Packable Backpack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions43×27×18 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$20

Feature by feature

Outlander Packable BackpackFeatureQuechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
front Passport front
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop N
3 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
N Water Resistant N
Material
100% Polyester

Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

Front facing view of the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Capacity10 L
Weight0.1 kg
Dimensions39×21×12 cm
Airline fit99%
Price$10

Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 6 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.

Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits

LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?

The Outlander Packable Backpack carries 10L more than the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L (20L vs. 10L), while the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Outlander Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.