MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Falcon S | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles | 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 MixedWorks Falcon S and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 2, side on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S, and 3 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon S carries the same capacity as the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). 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 MixedWorks Falcon S; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.