Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
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 | Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | Polyester |
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L and Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; 3 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; No on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
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 Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L carries 10L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (36L vs. 26L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS 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 Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the better call.