Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L

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

Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
Capacity34 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions47×32×20 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$160

Feature by feature

Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34LFeatureCabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Storage
4 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport front
Y Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free600 denier polyester

Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Capacity44 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions51×37×20 cm
Airline fit61%
Price$110

Key differences between the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L

Both have: compression straps, 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. 116 accept both. 58 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.

Only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.

Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?

The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 10L more than the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L (34L vs. 44L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the better call.