Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack

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

Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
Capacity36 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions45×31×20 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$100

Feature by feature

Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36LFeatureCode of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Storage
4 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity 11L
1 Opening 0
front Passport back
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack optional
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 6
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600 Denier PolyesterRE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon

Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack

Front facing view of the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Capacity23 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions45×27×25 cm
Airline fit41%
Price$240

Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L and Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack

Both have: compression 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. 77 accept both. 102 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L, and 1 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.

Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack: which should you pack?

The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L carries 13L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (36L vs. 23L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the better call.