Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. Timbuk2 Command
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 | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
Key differences between the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L and Timbuk2 Command
- Opening: Clamshell on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Other on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Removable on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Water resistant: No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Yes on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 75 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L, and 97 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Timbuk2 Command 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, Cayman Airways, 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. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L carries the same capacity as the Timbuk2 Command (32L vs. 32L), while the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L is the better call.