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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dgxi6d0ot5/cotopaxi-batac-16l-daypack/tp08zjasil/quechua-nh50-arpenaz-10l/"
title: "Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L"
description: "Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

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

## [Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dgxi6d0ot5/cotopaxi-batac-16l-daypack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack | Feature | Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% deadstock nylon &amp; polyester</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tp08zjasil/quechua-nh50-arpenaz-10l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990429/carryons/quechua-nh50-arpenaz-10l-tp08zjasil.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>10 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>39×21×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$10</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Front on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 2 on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.

Both have: backpack straps.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack, and 11 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.

### Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?

The **Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack** 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. 0.3kg). 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 Batac 16L Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.