Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Urban 42L and STM Grace
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the STM Grace.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; 15in on the STM Grace.
Both have: 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 25 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace 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 , Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Urban 42L carries 22L more than the STM Grace (42L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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 STM Grace is the better call.