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title: "Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack"
description: "Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

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

## [Cabin Zero ADV 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7cu1rdm63m/cabin-zero-adv-42l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero ADV 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621493366/carryons/ADV_42L_ujgmua.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$134</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero ADV 42L | Feature | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet</td><td>100.0% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rwzpuz7n7z/forclaz-travel-500-organizer-40l-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mwm9nkmvijwmtzoc7mj5)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero ADV 42L and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; No on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; 16in on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 26 accept both. 136 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV 42L, and 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.

### Only the Cabin Zero ADV 42L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Cabin Zero ADV 42L vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero ADV 42L** carries 2L more than the **Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack** (42L vs. 40L), while the **Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero ADV 42L** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero ADV 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the better call.