North Face Voyager Duffel vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Voyager Duffel
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Voyager Duffel | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | 600 denier polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the North Face Voyager Duffel and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Compression straps: No on the North Face Voyager Duffel; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the North Face Voyager Duffel; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Both have: 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. 29 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Voyager Duffel, and 87 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, Juneyao Airlines, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, Uzbekistan Air, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
North Face Voyager Duffel vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 12L more than the North Face Voyager Duffel (32L vs. 44L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits 61% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the better call.