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
| 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 | CabinZero 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 nylon | 600 Denier Polyester |
CabinZero Classic 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $93 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and CabinZero Classic 28L
- Opening: Other on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Clamshell on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Front on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; 2 on the CabinZero Classic 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the 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.