Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L

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

Aer Fit Pack 3

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Fit Pack 3
Capacity18.7 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions44×32×20 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$145

Feature by feature

Aer Fit Pack 3FeatureCabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport N
Y Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
16in Laptop N
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
optional Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior70 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 Aer Fit Pack 3 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Aer Fit Pack 3, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.

Only the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Aer Fit Pack 3 vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: which should you pack?

The Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L carries 11.3L more than the Aer Fit Pack 3 (18.7L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L is the better call.