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# Cabin Zero Military 44L vs. ILE Default XL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cabin Zero Military 44L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/70aclh2ge7/cabin-zero-military-44l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 44L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621505923/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Military_44L_kuefof.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>44 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>81%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Military 44L | Feature | ILE Default XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000 Denier nylon fabric</td><td>Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Default XL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/aa9uhkjx9g/ile-default-xl/)

by [Inside Line Equipment (ILE)](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Inside Line Equipment (ILE))

![Front facing view of the ILE Default XL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626332330/carryons/ILE_Default_XL_a17njq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55.9×30.5×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Military 44L and ILE Default XL

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Cabin Zero Military 44L; Rolltop on the ILE Default XL.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 44L; Removable on the ILE Default XL.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Cabin Zero Military 44L; 2 on the ILE Default XL.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 66 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 44L, and 1 accept only the ILE Default XL.

### Only the Cabin Zero Military 44L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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.

### Only the ILE Default XL fits

Cayman Airways.

## Cabin Zero Military 44L vs. ILE Default XL: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Military 44L** carries 4L more than the **ILE Default XL** (44L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Military 44L** fits 81% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 44L is the better call.