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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/byuuq6pw2s/cabin-zero-urban-42l/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/"
title: "Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler"
description: "Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler

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 | Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin</td><td>420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623204956/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Expanse_Hauler_gpwdwm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35.5×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Urban 42L and Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; 15in on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.

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. 85 accept both. 70 accept only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.

### Only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler** carries 8L more than the **Cabin Zero Urban 42L** (42L vs. 50L), while the **Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Urban 42L** fits 82% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the better call.