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title: "Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500"
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# Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500

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

## [Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9h7a7kp5o0/patagonia-altvia-pack-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633531521/carryons/Altvia_Pakc_small_qnbvmi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.797 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>59×30×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$139</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L | Feature | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td><td>100% Polyester cationic</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500](https://onebag.travel/carryon/i1c1khwfx8/decathlon-quenchua-hiking-backpack-30l-nh500/)

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

![Front facing view of the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1622493570/carryons/871b996d-8002-4064-904c-210f49794c6d_2f489b82-9684-4ab6-bb5f-aa8bc4ccacb4_740x.progressive_wkhg7c.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>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×29×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500

-   **Opening:** Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Top zip on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
-   **Rain cover:** Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.

Both have: compression straps, 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. 6 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 26 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.

### Only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits

Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.

## Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500: which should you pack?

The **Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500** carries 2L more than the **Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L** (28L vs. 30L), while the **Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500** fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.