Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Osprey Daylite
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 | Osprey Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR |
Key differences between the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack and Osprey Daylite
- Passport pocket: Front on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; No on the Osprey Daylite.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Yes on the Osprey Daylite.
- Hip belt: No on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; Removable on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack; 3 on the Osprey Daylite.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack, and 5 accept only the Osprey Daylite.
Only the Osprey Daylite fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack carries 7L more than the Osprey Daylite (20L vs. 13L), while the Quechua NH100 Arpenaz 20L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite fits 96% 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.