Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L

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

Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack

Front facing view of the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack
Capacity18 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions45×25×19 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$475

Feature by feature

Attitude Supply ATD2 BackpackFeatureCabin Zero Classic Plus 42L
Storage
4 Compression 4
31L Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
front Passport front
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
removable Backpack hideable
removable Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Challenge Sailcloth Ecopak® EPLX600600 Denier Polyester

Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L
Capacity42 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions54×35×20 cm
Airline fit87%
Price$122

Key differences between the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack and Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 165 accept both. 16 accept only the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L.

Only the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack fits

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

Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L: which should you pack?

The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L carries 24L more than the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack (18L vs. 42L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the better call.