Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 100% Polyester cationic |
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 32 accept both. 149 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara backpack is a dapper, efficient piece of kit designed with simplicity and durability in mind. Weighing in at just 0.7 pounds, it's a lightweight pick guaranteed to serve you for as long as you'll need it judging from the glowing reviews. The bag's standout features include its compact build, measuring 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide and 10 inches deep, and its 500D Cordura fabric — tough enough to withstand all sorts of outdoor escapades. The bag may not include a laptop compartment, but it does make up for it with a 16-litre capacity and universal airline compatibility.
On the other hand, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is a more generous proposition in terms of size and volume. It stretches 26 inches tall, 29 inches wide, and a whopping 49 inches deep, making it a noticeably larger option than the Tarahumara. Weighing a pound, it is also heftier, but its increased capacity of 30 liters and the 100% Polyester cationic composition gives it a unique edge. Lesser so is its airline compatibility which falls at 89%.
Here are the succinct differences between the two:
- Size: Tarahumara (44x24x10), Decathlon (26x29x49)
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 lb), Decathlon (1 lb)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16L), Decathlon (30L)
- Material: Tarahumara (500D Cordura), Decathlon (100% Polyester Cationic)
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%), Decathlon (89%)
When it comes to user reviews, the Tarahumara takes the lead again. Reviewers laud its elegant simplicity, superb build quality, and the adequate amount of space it offers despite its relatively compact build. Users universally appreciate its center zip design, which provides excellent security and easy access to the main compartment.
The Tarahumara and Decathlon backpacks effectively cater to two different users: the one seeking a compact, rugged gem and the other valuing extra space and volume. Both bags have their merits, and your choice will largely hinge on your unique needs. Happy packing!