Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. CabinZero Classic 28L

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

Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack

Front facing view of the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Capacity23 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions45×27×25 cm
Airline fit41%
Price$240

Feature by feature

Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling PackFeatureCabinZero Classic 28L
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 nylon600 Denier Polyester

CabinZero Classic 28L

Front facing view of the CabinZero Classic 28L
Capacity28 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions39×30×20 cm
Airline fit98%
Price$93

Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and CabinZero Classic 28L

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. 77 accept both. 1 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 109 accept only the CabinZero Classic 28L.

Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Only the CabinZero Classic 28L fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.

Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. CabinZero Classic 28L: which should you pack?

The CabinZero Classic 28L carries 5L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (23L vs. 28L), while the CabinZero Classic 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero Classic 28L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the CabinZero Classic 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 28L is the better call.