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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7rzpkcwnfa/thule-subterra-34l/zoki9h16hl/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack/"
title: "Thule Subterra 34L vs Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack"
description: "Thule Subterra 34L vs Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Thule Subterra 34L vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack

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

## [Thule Subterra 34L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7rzpkcwnfa/thule-subterra-34l/)

by [Thule](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Thule)

![Front facing view of the Thule Subterra 34L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601124222/carryons/thulesubterra_vvfkax.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Thule Subterra 34L | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>800D nylon</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zoki9h16hl/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990426/carryons/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack-zoki9h16hl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Thule Subterra 34L and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Thule Subterra 34L; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Thule Subterra 34L; 1 on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Thule Subterra 34L; 2, side on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule Subterra 34L, and 9 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.

### Only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack fits

Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Thule Subterra 34L vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Thule Subterra 34L** carries 11L more than the **Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack** (34L vs. 23L), while the **Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack** fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Subterra 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the better call.