Freitag F201 Pete vs Quechua MH500 Light 15L
The Freitag F201 Pete is 14L and 0.65kg1.4lb; the Quechua MH500 Light 15L is 15L and 0.65kg1.4lb. They weigh the same. The Freitag F201 Pete fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Quechua MH500 Light 15L fits 36; under the seat, 20 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Freitag F201 Pete | Quechua MH500 Light 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | n/a |
| Volume | 14L | 15L |
| Weight | 0.65kg1.4lb | 0.65kg1.4lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 77%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 34×29.5×11.5cm13.5×11.5×4.5in | 49×26×19cm19.5×10×7.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell, Zipper opens all the way | Roll-top |
| Warranty | n/a | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Used truck tarps and car seat belts | Synthetic |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Freitag F201 Pete | Quechua MH500 Light 15L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | 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.