Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $141 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L | Feature | Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 420D Bluesign recycled nylon |
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $290 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L and Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; Removable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; Removable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; 16in on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L; 5 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 135 accept both. 42 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L, and 0 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack carries 3L more than the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L (32L vs. 35L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 32L is the better call.