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title: "Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f7vvgl9fzq/patagonia-atom-tote-pack-20l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish</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 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.