Quechua Arpenaz 10 & 20 Review: The Better Choice Is?

The Quechua Arpenaz is a really affordable backpack. It is available in two versions – the 10-liter and the 20-liter. In this comparison, we’ll put them side-by-side and check out what exactly the differences between the two are, and which one is the better option for you.

Naturally, that’s going to depend on what you want to use the backpack for – one is a better option for hiking, while the other is a much more suitable choice if you need a daypack.

If you’re thinking about getting this pack and want to know everything about it first, you have come to the right place!

Quechua Arpenaz 10 Vs. 20: The Specs

The first thing we’ll look at is the basic specs of these packs. You can learn a lot about a backpack just by looking at its size and capacity – and that usually determines what activity it’s best suited for. So, take a look at the comparison table above.

The Arpenaz 10 is obviously the smaller backpack. It is shorter, weighs less, and has a much smaller capacity. And that is one of the reasons why it’s the better choice for everyday activities. Its capacity is definitely not enough for some longer hiking trips, but it is suitable for school and daily commute. However, the size is not the only reason – the back panel also plays a huge role there, and we’ll talk about that a little later.

Funnily enough, the material of the smaller backpack actually makes it a decent choice for shorter hiking trips. Nylon is the best material for outdoor backpacks because it is incredibly durable. Plus the smaller Arpenaz is water-resistant, which makes it a great choice in rainy weather.

But so is the larger pack. Even though it’s made of Polyester, it also features water-resistant properties which are awesome. I find it to be one of the more important features of a backpack, especially in the fall season.

Overall, neither of these backpacks is perfect. But they are so affordable that they’re worth a shot – with a price tag under $10, even if you only wear it two-three times you’ll get your money’s worth.

And you can choose from a wide variety of colors. The smaller pack is available in 8 different colors, most of which are pretty bright and fun. But of course, there’s also a standard black one. The larger backpack features less variety – only 4 colors to choose from. And all of them are pretty tame, except for the bright yellow!