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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7xw2itmg66/nomatic-mckinnon-cube-pack/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/"
title: "Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs Cabin Zero Varsity 26L"
description: "Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

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

## [Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7xw2itmg66/nomatic-mckinnon-cube-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630501279/carryons/Nomatic_Mckinnon_Cube_Pack_xx3nvi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack | Feature | Cabin Zero Varsity 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop |  |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon</td><td>600D Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Varsity 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621508359/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Varsity_26L_e4nuhf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.44 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>98%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.

Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 7 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.

### Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits

Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Varsity 26L** carries 5L more than the **Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack** (21L vs. 26L), while the **Cabin Zero Varsity 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Varsity 26L** fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the better call.