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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5557pbi1mq/cabin-zero-classic-plus-32l/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/"
title: "Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler"
description: "Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5557pbi1mq/cabin-zero-classic-plus-32l/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/"
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# Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler

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

## [Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5557pbi1mq/cabin-zero-classic-plus-32l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621498543/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Classic_Plus_32L_z2esj1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.985 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×34×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L | Feature | Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Classic CABINZERO 600 Denier Polyester</td><td>420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623204956/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Expanse_Hauler_gpwdwm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35.5×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L and Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 85 accept both. 92 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.

### Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler** carries 18L more than the **Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L** (32L vs. 50L), while the **Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (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 Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the better call.