Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

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

Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L
Capacity32 L
Weight0.985 kg
Dimensions46×34×20 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32LFeatureHynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 1
N Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
Laptop 16in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Classic CABINZERO 600 Denier Polyester100% Polyester

Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
Capacity38 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions50×33×20 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$40

Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L and Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.

Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?

The Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 6L more than the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L (32L vs. 38L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.