Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| 11L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| optional | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon | 600 denier polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Opening: Other on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Both have: compression 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. 61 accept both. 17 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 55 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 21L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (23L vs. 44L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits 61% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the better call.