Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Exped Glissade 25
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 Glissade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 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 | |
| Classic CABINZERO 600 Denier Polyester | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L and Exped Glissade 25
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; Yes on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Hip belt: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; Removable on the Exped Glissade 25.
Both have: compression 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L, and 1 accept only the Exped Glissade 25.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Exped Glissade 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Exped Glissade 25: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L carries 7L more than the Exped Glissade 25 (32L vs. 25L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L is the lighter pack at 0.985kg (vs. 1.25kg). 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 Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L is the better call.