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title: "Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L"
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# Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

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 | Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xhpl1ts3fx/patagonia-snowdrifter-pack-30l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633434165/carryons/Patagonia_SnowDrifter_Pack_30L_qb6wqh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; 2 on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Top zip on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; 3 on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.

## 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 100 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.

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

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, 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, Regional Express, 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, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?

The **Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 32L** carries 2L more than the **Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L** (32L vs. 30L), while the **Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L** fits 93% 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 Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the better call.