FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
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 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Compression straps: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 4 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 2 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
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. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 2 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 28L carries 10L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the better call.