Nordace Brampton vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Brampton | Feature | Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric | 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 Nordace Brampton and Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Brampton; Top zip on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 55 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
Only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Nordace Brampton vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L carries 2L more than the Nordace Brampton (28L vs. 30L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (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 Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.