Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L
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 | Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet |
Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $161 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Yes on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Hideable on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
- Hip belt: No on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Hideable on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 149 accept both. 13 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 13 accept only the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L: which should you pack?
The Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L carries 9L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 42L), while the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.