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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/y3esqu7zg9/cabinzero-classic-28l/"
title: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs CabinZero Classic 28L"
description: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs CabinZero Classic 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/y3esqu7zg9/cabinzero-classic-28l/"
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# Away Active Convertible 25L vs. CabinZero Classic 28L

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 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td>600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [CabinZero Classic 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y3esqu7zg9/cabinzero-classic-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the CabinZero Classic 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600641572/carryons/cabinzeroclassic_tt5xfy.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>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>39×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>98%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$93</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.