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title: "Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs Fjallraven Kaipak 28"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/i1c1khwfx8/decathlon-quenchua-hiking-backpack-30l-nh500/)

by [Decathlon](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Decathlon)

![Front facing view of the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1622493570/carryons/871b996d-8002-4064-904c-210f49794c6d_2f489b82-9684-4ab6-bb5f-aa8bc4ccacb4_740x.progressive_wkhg7c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×29×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester cationic</td><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Kaipak 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/so63ztuvtw/fjallraven-kaipak-28/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kaipak 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624976409/carryons/Fjallraven_Kaipak_28_klj5ub.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×28×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.