Waymark Dark Sky vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
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 NH50 Arpenaz 10L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
| Capacity | 10 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×21×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $10 |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Front on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky; No on the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 6 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L.
Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L: which should you pack?
The Waymark Dark Sky carries 6L more than the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L (16L vs. 10L), while the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Dark Sky; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.