Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 100% Polyester | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Opening: Other on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries 10L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (20L vs. 30L), 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.