SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D polyester | |
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Front on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 3 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 8 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L carries 2L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the better call.