Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | 600 Denier Polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 17 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L carries 3L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 36L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the better call.