FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Cabin Zero Military 44
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| FHF Gear EDC Pack | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 44 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| ECOPAK 400 | 1000 denier nylon |
Cabin Zero Military 44
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Cabin Zero Military 44
- Compression straps: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 4 on the Cabin Zero Military 44.
- Passport pocket: Top on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 44.
- Hip belt: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 44.
- Main compartments: 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 2 on the Cabin Zero Military 44.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 155 accept both. 24 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 44.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Cabin Zero Military 44: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 44 carries 26L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 44L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 44; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.