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title: "Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack"
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# Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

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

## [Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dydp1ix4mv/tarion-xh-hardshell-camera-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617973050/carryons/Torion_XH_Hardshell_Camera_Backpack_ju4zsx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27.5×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

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

## [Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pea4aajgpa/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990428/carryons/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack-pea4aajgpa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×25×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$20</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
-   **Hard shell:** Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 2, side on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.

Both have: 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. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack** carries 8.5L more than the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** (11.5L vs. 20L), while the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.