Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 | Feature | Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | 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 Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1, and 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 3L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (23L vs. 20L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.