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title: "Yeti Ranchero 27L vs Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack"
description: "Yeti Ranchero 27L vs Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Yeti Ranchero 27L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Yeti Ranchero 27L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kmtj0q45qv/yeti-ranchero-27l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Yeti Ranchero 27L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990465/carryons/yeti-ranchero-27l-kmtj0q45qv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×29×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Yeti Ranchero 27L | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
|  | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>TuffSkin nylon.</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pea4aajgpa/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990428/carryons/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack-pea4aajgpa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×25×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$20</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Yeti Ranchero 27L and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 27L, and 103 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.

### Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Yeti Ranchero 27L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Yeti Ranchero 27L** carries 7L more than the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack** (27L vs. 20L), while the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Yeti Ranchero 27L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.