Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Tasra 16L | Feature | Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
| Capacity | 10 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×21×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $10 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 2 on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L, and 6 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L carries 6L more than the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L (16L vs. 10L), while the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.