Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L

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

Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
Capacity25 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions48×31×17 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$129

Feature by feature

Patagonia Tres Backpack 25LFeatureCabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
Storage
N Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt hideable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester600 Denier Polyester

Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
Capacity32 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×20 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$141

Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 3 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L.

Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L: which should you pack?

The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L carries 7L more than the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L (25L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.