Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Urban 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $155 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Urban 42L | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Urban 42L and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; 15in on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: 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 31 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Urban 42L carries 22L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (42L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small is the lighter pack at 1.35kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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 Fjallraven Travel Pack Small is the better call.