Aer Pro Pack 24L vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 24L | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 24L and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L; Rolltop on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L; 15in on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L; 1 on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 139 accept both. 35 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L, and 2 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, 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 Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
Aer Pro Pack 24L vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 1L more than the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack (24L vs. 23L), while the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack is the better call.