Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack | Feature | Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers | 70 Denier Nylon Ripstop fabric with TPU film |
Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 310 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $73 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
- Opening: Other on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Top zip on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Yes on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 1 on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
Both have: 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. 75 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 97 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack carries the same capacity as the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L (30L vs. 30L), while the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 310kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.