Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L | Feature | The Moderne Explorer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L and The Moderne Explorer Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; 1 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L, and 96 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen 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 Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack: which should you pack?
The The Moderne Explorer Backpack carries 3L more than the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L (32L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the The Moderne Explorer Backpack fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L is the better call.