Osprey Kestrel 48 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Kestrel 48 | Feature | Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ecycled 420D nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS | PU coated 100.0% Polyester |
Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×23×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $50 |
Key differences between the Osprey Kestrel 48 and Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: 6 on the Osprey Kestrel 48; 2 on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Kestrel 48; 3 on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Osprey Kestrel 48; No on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Kestrel 48, and 25 accept only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Osprey Kestrel 48 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Kestrel 48 carries 13L more than the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack (48L vs. 35L), while the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Kestrel 48; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack is the better call.