Quechua MH500 Light 15L vs Tobiq Backpack
The Quechua MH500 Light 15L is 15L and 0.65kg1.4lb; the Tobiq Backpack is 15L and 0.68kg1.5lb. The Quechua MH500 Light 15L is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Quechua MH500 Light 15L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tobiq Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Quechua MH500 Light 15L | Tobiq Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $89 |
| Volume | 15L | 15L |
| Weight | 0.65kg1.4lbBest | 0.68kg1.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 49×26×19cm19.5×10×7.5in | 43.2×29.2×11.4cm17×11.5×4.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 17" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Roll-top | main compartment peels open, separate top-zip laptop compartment, accordion front pocket |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Synthetic | Recycled 600D CORDURA RPET body and base, YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Quechua MH500 Light 15L | Tobiq Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.