Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L carries the same capacity as the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.