3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack | Feature | Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | PU coated 100.0% Polyester |
Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×23×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $50 |
Key differences between the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack and Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; 2 on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Top on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; 3 on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack, and 25 accept only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 21L more than the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack (56L vs. 35L), while the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the better call.