Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard
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 | Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating |
Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack and Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard
- Compression straps: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; No on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Side on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard.
Both have: 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. 140 accept both. 36 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack, and 2 accept only the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard.
Only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard: which should you pack?
The Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard carries 1L more than the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack (20L vs. 21L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the better call.