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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/xvrj137ff3/cabin-zero-gap-year-28l/"
title: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L - One Bag Travel"
description: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/xvrj137ff3/cabin-zero-gap-year-28l/"
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# Timbuk2 Blink vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L

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

## [Timbuk2 Blink](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Blink](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598566/carryons/timbukblink_zzkqd5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
|  | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

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

## [Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xvrj137ff3/cabin-zero-gap-year-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621507738/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Gap_Year_28L_uw14zs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>39×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>98%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; 2 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
-   **Opening:** Other on the Timbuk2 Blink; Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 20 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.

### Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet, Wizz Air.

## Timbuk2 Blink vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L** carries 4L more than the **Timbuk2 Blink** (24L vs. 28L), while the **Timbuk2 Blink** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L** fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.