Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
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 | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| 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 | Nylon |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
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. 143 accept both. 36 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L, and 0 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 36L carries 8L more than the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L (36L vs. 28L), 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.