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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/pea4aajgpa/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack/t102h614fn/salkan-the-daypack-20l/"
title: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs Salkan The Daypack 20L"
description: "Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs Salkan The Daypack 20L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pea4aajgpa/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990428/carryons/quechua-nh100-arpenaz-20l-hiking-backpack-pea4aajgpa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×25×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$20</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan The Daypack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t102h614fn/salkan-the-daypack-20l/)

by [Salkan](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salkan)

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Daypack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990432/carryons/salkan-the-daypack-20l-t102h614fn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$165</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.