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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/klgib5y7w3/cabinzero-adv-pro-42l/"
title: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L"
description: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L

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

## [Away Active Convertible 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-25l-39m6td416z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td>Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/klgib5y7w3/cabinzero-adv-pro-42l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621479865/carryons/Cabinzero_ADV_ztuorg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$161</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L

-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Hideable on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 17in on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.

Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. 17 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 0 accept only the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.

### Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L: which should you pack?

The **Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L** carries 17L more than the **Away Active Convertible 25L** (25L vs. 42L), while the **Away Active Convertible 25L** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Away Active Convertible 25L** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.