Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
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 | Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | PFAS free |
Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 38% |
| Price | $204 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L and Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Top on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Removable on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; 3 on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack.
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. 72 accept both. 107 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L, and 0 accept only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin 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, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, 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, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack: which should you pack?
The Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack carries 4L more than the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L (36L vs. 40L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the better call.