Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal |
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L and Fjallraven Kanken 16L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L, and 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L carries 20L more than the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (36L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% 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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.