Quechua NH Arpenaz 500 20L vs Tom Bihn Paragon 2.0
The Quechua NH Arpenaz 500 20L is 20L and 0.65kg1.4lb; the Tom Bihn Paragon 2.0 is 20L and 0.66kg1.5lb. The Quechua NH Arpenaz 500 20L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Quechua NH Arpenaz 500 20L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Paragon 2.0 fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Quechua NH Arpenaz 500 20L | Tom Bihn Paragon 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $220 |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 0.65kg1.4lbBest | 0.66kg1.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4% | 4% |
| Dimensions | 46×27×18cm18×10.5×7in | 45.5×34×17.5cm18×13.5×7in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Open main compartment |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| 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 | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Polyester | bluesign certified 630d High-Tenacity ballistic nylon exterior, 200d Halcyon nylon ripstop interior, closed-cell foam back |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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