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title: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L"
description: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0l10qd5ye7/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-28l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627702213/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_28L_mx9j1l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.12 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×32×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>26%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L | Feature | Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 18in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Nylon &amp; Polyester</td><td>70 Denier Nylon Ripstop fabric with TPU film</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xz9x4utcns/cabin-zero-adv-dry-30l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621489285/carryons/Cabin_Zero_ADV_Dry_30_bgbqfi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>310 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$73</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Top zip on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 123 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.

### Only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L** carries 2L more than the **Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L** (28L vs. 30L), while the **Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L** is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 310kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L** fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the better call.