Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L vs. Topo Designs Trip

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L

Front facing view of the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L
Capacity10 L
Weight0.1 kg
Dimensions39×21×12 cm
Airline fit99%
Price$10

Feature by feature

Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10LFeatureTopo Designs Trip
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
front Passport front
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop 11in
2 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
N Water Resistant Y
Material
100% Polyester

Topo Designs Trip

Front facing view of the Topo Designs Trip
Capacity8.4 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions41×21×11 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$170

Key differences between the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L and Topo Designs Trip

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.

Only the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits

LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?

The Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L carries 1.5999999999999996L more than the Topo Designs Trip (10L vs. 8.4L), while the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH50 Arpenaz 10L is the better call.