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title: "Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack"
description: "Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side…"
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# Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

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

## [Cabin Zero Urban 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/byuuq6pw2s/cabin-zero-urban-42l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Urban 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621505272/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Urban_42L_yq8qth.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>82%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Urban 42L | Feature | Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ofk1l18uif/hynes-eagle-38l-flight-approved-carry-on-backpack/)

by [Hynes Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hynes Eagle)

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626178863/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_38L_Flight_Approved_Carry_On_Backpack_vxcbuf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$40</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Urban 42L and Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; 16in on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 155 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L, and 17 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.

### Only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.

## Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Urban 42L** carries 4L more than the **Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack** (42L vs. 38L), while the **Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack** fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.