Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
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 44L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
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. 116 accept both. 46 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 11L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 44L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the better call.