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title: "Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry"
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# Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry

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

## [Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/80zvpkkr2n/quechua-quechua-nh500-escape-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990504/carryons/quechua-quechua-nh500-escape-32l-80zvpkkr2n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L | Feature | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>Water repellent Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qrmr96z821/hynes-eagle-40l-flight-approved-compressible-carry/)

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

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625818965/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_40L_Flight_Approved_Compressible_Carry_wgpydm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$72</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; 4 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Removable on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; 1, side on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 3 accept only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.

### Only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L fits

Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.

## Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?

The **Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry** carries 8L more than the **Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L** (32L vs. 40L), while the **Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L** fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the better call.