Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. CabinZero Classic 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L | Feature | CabinZero Classic 28L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 free | 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and CabinZero Classic 28L
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Front on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 15in on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 12 accept only the CabinZero Classic 28L.
Only the CabinZero Classic 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. CabinZero Classic 28L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 6L more than the CabinZero Classic 28L (34L vs. 28L), while the CabinZero Classic 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 28L is the better call.