Exped Skyline 25 vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 100% Polyester cationic |
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 25 and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 32 accept both. 43 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 0 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Exped Skyline 25 vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500: which should you pack?
The Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 carries 5L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (25L vs. 30L), while the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; if you want to travel lighter, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the better call.