Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $128 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600 Denier Polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 87% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 128 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 37 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L carries 6L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL (36L vs. 42L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.34kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the better call.