Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28
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 | Fjallraven Kaipak 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester cationic | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 and Fjallraven Kaipak 28
- Hip belt: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 30 accept both. 2 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits
Copa Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits
Cayman Airways, Conviasa.
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28: which should you pack?
The Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.05kg). 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 Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; if you want to travel lighter, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the better call.