Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken 16L | Feature | Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | 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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Other on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken 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. 187 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken 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. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.