Waymark Dark Sky vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | 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 Waymark Dark Sky and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack carries 4L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 20L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.