Away Active Convertible 25L vs. CabinZero Classic 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | CabinZero Classic 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 600 Denier Polyester |
CabinZero Classic 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $93 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and CabinZero Classic 28L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Front on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 15in on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 2 on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
Both have: compression 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 7 accept only the CabinZero Classic 28L.
Only the CabinZero Classic 28L fits
Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. CabinZero Classic 28L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 28L carries 3L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the CabinZero Classic 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero Classic 28L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the CabinZero Classic 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 28L is the better call.