Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
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 Military 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 1000 denier nylon |
Cabin Zero Military 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Removable on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 15in on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
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 18 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, 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 Military 28L: which should you pack?
The Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M carries 5L more than the Cabin Zero Military 28L (33L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the better call.