Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 45L | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | 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 | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 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 Away Active Convertible 45L and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away Active Convertible 45L; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Away Active Convertible 45L; 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 45L; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Both have: compression 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. 61 accept both. 12 accept only the Away Active Convertible 45L, and 55 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Away Active Convertible 45L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Copa Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 45L carries 1L more than the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L (45L vs. 44L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits 61% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away Active Convertible 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the better call.