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title: "Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard vs Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack"
description: "Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard vs Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side…"
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# Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack

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

## [Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vax6qwhcg1/portland-gear-cascade-backpack-standard/)

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

![Front facing view of the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990425/carryons/portland-gear-cascade-backpack-standard-vax6qwhcg1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×28×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 with TPU matte coating</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zoki9h16hl/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990426/carryons/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack-zoki9h16hl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack

-   **Opening:** Other on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard; Rolltop on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard; 1 on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 141 accept both. 1 accept only the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard, and 0 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.

### Only the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard fits

Gulf Air.

## Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard** (21L vs. 23L), while the **Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Standard** fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the better call.