Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $109 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish | 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 Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 175 accept both. 3 accept only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L, and 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L carries 6L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (26L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.