Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Cabin Zero Urban 42L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Cabin Zero Urban 42L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin |
Cabin Zero Urban 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Cabin Zero Urban 42L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 155 accept both. 19 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Cabin Zero Urban 42L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Urban 42L carries 17L more than the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L (25L vs. 42L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.