Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
Feature by feature
| Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 | Feature | Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester cationic | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 and Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; Top flap on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 5 accept both. 27 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
Only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack carries 2L more than the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 (30L vs. 32L), while the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.04kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the better call.