Osprey Talon 22 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack

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

Osprey Talon 22

Front facing view of the Osprey Talon 22
Capacity26 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions48×30×27 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$170

Feature by feature

Osprey Talon 22FeatureQuechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
Storage
2 Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
front Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
N Laptop N
3 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb nylon, PFAS-free DWRPU coated 100.0% Polyester

Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack

Front facing view of the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
Capacity35 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions62×23×22 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$50

Key differences between the Osprey Talon 22 and Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 26 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Talon 22, and 0 accept only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.

Only the Osprey Talon 22 fits

Sun Country.

Osprey Talon 22 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack carries 9L more than the Osprey Talon 22 (26L vs. 35L), while the Osprey Talon 22 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Talon 22 fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Talon 22 is the better call.