Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L

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

Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L

Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
Capacity68 L
Weight2.33 kg
Dimensions66×35×31 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$229

Feature by feature

Eagle Creek Global Companion 65LFeatureCabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
Storage
Y Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop N
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Y Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly70 Denier Nylon Ripstop fabric with TPU film

Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight310 kg
Dimensions50×32×15 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$73

Key differences between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L and Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L, and 171 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.

Only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: which should you pack?

The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 38L more than the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L (68L vs. 30L), while the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L is the lighter pack at 2.33kg (vs. 310kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L is the better call.