Gregory Nano 24L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Nano 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Nano 24L | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | 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 Gregory Nano 24L and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gregory Nano 24L; No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Nano 24L; 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Nano 24L; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 24L, and 43 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Gregory Nano 24L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 24L carries 4L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (24L 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 Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.