Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Exped Transit 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.985 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L | Feature | Exped Transit 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | N | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Classic CABINZERO 600 Denier Polyester | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L and Exped Transit 30
- Opening: Top zip on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; Other on the Exped Transit 30.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; Removable on the Exped Transit 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; No on the Exped Transit 30.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 14 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L, and 1 accept only the Exped Transit 30.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Exped Transit 30: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L carries 2L more than the Exped Transit 30 (32L vs. 30L), while the Exped Transit 30 is the lighter pack at 0.675kg (vs. 0.985kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 30 is the better call.