United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | |
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall, and 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall carries 5L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (25L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.