Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs. Deuter Ypsilon
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 | Deuter Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester cationic | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 and Deuter Ypsilon
- Compression straps: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 32 accept both. 0 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500, and 47 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?
The Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 carries 2L more than the Deuter Ypsilon (30L vs. 28L), while the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Ypsilon fits 42% 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.