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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/aadsmy0kz3/cabin-zero-classic-cabin-backpack-36l/spl5g7bkyn/haize-project-clamshell-38/"
title: "Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs haize project Clamshell 38"
description: "Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs haize project Clamshell 38: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/aadsmy0kz3/cabin-zero-classic-cabin-backpack-36l/spl5g7bkyn/haize-project-clamshell-38/"
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# Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. haize project Clamshell 38

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

## [Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/aadsmy0kz3/cabin-zero-classic-cabin-backpack-36l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990314/carryons/cabin-zero-classic-cabin-backpack-36l-aadsmy0kz3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L | Feature | haize project Clamshell 38 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 Denier Polyester</td><td>1680D RPET polyurethane</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [haize project Clamshell 38](https://onebag.travel/carryon/spl5g7bkyn/haize-project-clamshell-38/)

by [haize project](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=haize project)

![Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 38](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990372/carryons/haize-project-clamshell-38-spl5g7bkyn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L and haize project Clamshell 38

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Top on the haize project Clamshell 38.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Removable on the haize project Clamshell 38.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38.

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. 162 accept both. 17 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L, and 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.

### Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?

The **haize project Clamshell 38** carries 2L more than the **Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L** (36L vs. 38L), while the **Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L is the better call.