Arcido Saxon vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Rolltop on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Arcido Saxon; 2, side on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 39 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 1 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Saxon vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 2L more than the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack (25L vs. 23L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Saxon fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.