Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L
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 | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; 4 on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack carries the same capacity as the Salkan The Daypack 20L (20L 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 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 Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.