Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L vs. Tropicfeel Nest
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L | Feature | Tropicfeel Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
Tropicfeel Nest
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L and Tropicfeel Nest
- Compression straps: No on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; 4 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; No on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; 1, side on the Tropicfeel Nest.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 141 accept both. 0 accept only the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L, and 38 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest.
Only the Tropicfeel Nest fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L vs. Tropicfeel Nest: which should you pack?
The Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L carries 7L more than the Tropicfeel Nest (23L vs. 16L), while the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tropicfeel Nest fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua Quechua NH500 Escape 23L is the better call.