Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. CabinZero ADV PRO 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | CabinZero ADV PRO 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet |
CabinZero ADV PRO 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $134 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and CabinZero ADV PRO 32L
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; No on the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 15in on the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 1, side on the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 127 accept only the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L.
Only the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, 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, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. CabinZero ADV PRO 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L carries 6L more than the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L (38L vs. 32L), while the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L is the better call.