Able Carry Max Backpack 30L vs Quechua Explorer 900 Focus 30L
The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L is 30L and 1.7kg3.7lb; the Quechua Explorer 900 Focus 30L is 30L and 1.65kg3.6lb. The Quechua Explorer 900 Focus 30L is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Quechua Explorer 900 Focus 30L fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Able Carry Max Backpack 30L | Quechua Explorer 900 Focus 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $296 | n/a |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 1.7kg3.7lb | 1.65kg3.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20cm20.5×12.5×8in | 50×28×23cm19.5×11×9in |
| Laptop | 17" | sleeve, size not published |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | Yes |
| Material | X-Pac X42 with Cordura 1000D nylon, 420D ripstop nylon interior | Polyester, water-repellent |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Able Carry Max Backpack 30L | Quechua Explorer 900 Focus 30L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.