Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Cabin Zero Urban 42L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.03 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 | Feature | Cabin Zero Urban 42L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin |
Cabin Zero Urban 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and Cabin Zero Urban 42L
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 155 accept both. 17 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Cabin Zero Urban 42L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Urban 42L carries 14L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 (28L vs. 42L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the better call.